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Berry Timeless Coral Bells: Pink Wands From Early Summer to Frost
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Berry Timeless coral bells is a heuchera grown as much for its flowers as its leaves. From early summer to frost it sends up tight wands of light pink bells that age to a deeper rose red. The spent flowers dry in place instead of dropping, so each wand shows two tones at once.
Most coral bells bloom for a few weeks and call it a year. This one just keeps going.
Berry Timeless at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Heuchera 'Berry Timeless' |
| Flowers | Narrow wands of tiny bells, light pink aging to rose red |
| Foliage | Rounded, lobed leaves in a low, neat mound |
| Size | Mound 8 to 10 inches tall and about 20 inches wide; flower stems 18 to 20 inches |
| Bloom | Starts mid-June, peaks mid-July, continues to frost |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 4 to 9 |
| Light | Full sun to full shade; afternoon shade is best |
| Wildlife | Great for hummingbirds and bees; moderately deer resistant |
Where it fits with lavender
Berry Timeless can take sun, but it prefers richer, more evenly moist soil than lavender ever wants. Plant it right among the lavender and one of them will be either thirsty or soggy. The better plan is a transition: lavender in the sunniest, driest stretch of the border, and Berry Timeless at the end where a tree, fence or building casts afternoon shade.
From there, its pink wands bridge the seasons. They are already flowering when lavender peaks in early summer and keep going long after the lavender is harvested. A container of it on a patio near the lavender bed works well too, and it lets you control the soil.
Care tips
- Soil: rich and well drained. Wet, heavy soil causes crown rot, the main problem for heuchera.
- Water: regular moisture, especially in its first season and in hot spells.
- Deadheading: cut spent flower stems whenever you like to keep new ones coming.
- Spring: trim worn leaves as new growth starts.
- Winter: evergreen to semi-evergreen in Michigan. Plant the crown at soil level, mulch after the ground freezes and press any heaved plants back in spring.
Plug tray sizes
Berry Timeless comes in two tray sizes. The 72-cell plug tray suits large plantings, edging and growers potting up their own stock. The 20-cell plug tray holds fewer, deeper plugs, a good fit for a smaller project or for gardeners who want sturdier starts. See each product page for current availability, and the Wholesale Hub for tray orders.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to deadhead it?
It is optional. The flowers dry in place and still look good, but removing spent stems encourages fresh ones.
Is it good for cut flowers?
Yes. The wands are rated good for cutting and add a light, airy touch to small bouquets.
Does it handle heat and humidity?
Better than many coral bells, though afternoon shade still helps in hot summers.
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