{"product_id":"peppermint-spice-coral-bells-heuchera-peppermint-spice","title":"Peppermint Spice Coral Bells - Heuchera 'Peppermint Spice'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeppermint Spice Coral Bells (\u003cem\u003eHeuchera\u003c\/em\u003e 'Peppermint Spice') is a mounding perennial about 20cm high and 30cm wide, with dark green, maple-shaped leaves shaded silvery grey in the centre and netted with dark veins. In mid-spring and summer, slender stems rise to 45cm carrying coral-pink bells. It is the understated heuchera, easy to place and quietly attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver-grey shading.\u003c\/strong\u003e A subtle silvery overlay on each leaf, with a contrasting web of dark veins, gives a refined look without shouting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoral-pink flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright coral-pink bells appear on slender stems in mid-spring and summer, a pleasant surprise above the quiet foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaple-shaped leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The lobed leaves add a fine, detailed texture at the front of a bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and humidity tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is totally frost hardy and, once established, humidity tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Coral bells are not considered toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden beds and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in a tight row for a neat, low foliage border. The mounds touch at that spacing and the flowers rise above them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage and informal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its muted tones pair well with brighter perennials and with plants that have bolder flowers or leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderplanting and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck it under shrubs and small trees, or grow a group in a pot on a balcony or courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Peppermint Spice Coral Bells in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled or part shade through to full shade. It needs more watering in sun, and in warmer gardens through summer, to keep the leaves lush. It is totally frost hardy and humidity tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained soil. Plant heucheras slightly proud of the soil, so that the centre of the plant sits above soil level and water runs away from the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, and mulch again each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back any dead or untidy foliage in spring to make room for new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Peppermint Spice Coral Bells as tube stock (a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly) and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes are the economical way to plant a border, and the 140mm pots give a fuller clump for a container or a quick effect. Plants settle in within a few weeks of planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/heuchera\"\u003eSee all our heucheras\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/perennial-plants-for-a-cottage-garden\"\u003ePerennial plants for a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003ePlants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leafy mound reaches about 20cm high and 30cm wide. The flower stems rise to about 45cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn mid-spring and summer, with coral-pink bells held on slender stems well above the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a lot of care?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Water regularly until it is established, mulch each spring and cut back any dead or untidy foliage then. It is happy in most garden situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787237654847,"sku":"HEU-HYB-PEPPER-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787237687615,"sku":"HEU-HYB-PEPPER-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/peppermint-spice-coral-bells-heuchera-peppermint-spice.jpg?v=1792153816","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/peppermint-spice-coral-bells-heuchera-peppermint-spice","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}