Zone 8 · Coral Bells
Planting Coral Bells in Zone 8
Heuchera americana
✅ Coral Bells thrives in zone 8 (hardy 4–9)
Can I plant today?
🌸 Coral Bells should be blooming now!
Plants set out in early season are peaking. Deadhead to keep blooms coming.
Evaluated for June 13, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around March 15
Zone's first frost
around November 15
Bloom window
May – June
Peak bloom
May
Sun required
part sun, shade
Mature height
18"
Spacing
15" apart
Type
perennial
How to plant Coral Bells in zone 8
Plant in spring in rich, well-drained soil. Colorful foliage carries the season after bloom.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Coral Bells peaks in May. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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