Berry Smoothie Coral Bells
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, year-round foliage color.
Discover the Berry Smoothie Coral Bells, a dense, evergreen perennial celebrated for its captivating foliage and delicate blooms. This plant forms a low mound of rose-colored leaves that mature to a bronzy-red, providing striking garden contrast. Dainty spikes of ivory white flowers appear in late spring to early summer. It's a low-maintenance choice, ideal for mass planting, edging, groundcover, and containers, attracting birds to your landscape. For optimal growth, ensure consistent moisture, especially during warmer months.
$11.99
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Category Rank
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#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-73%
Below average
Mature Height
1424
/ inches ( inches with flowers)
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, season-long foliage color
- Homeowners looking to brighten dark, shaded garden corners
- Container gardeners needing compact, versatile accent plants
Who should skip it
- Gardeners managing heavy, poorly draining clay soils
- Residents in regions with intense summer heat and humidity
- Plant owners wanting low-maintenance, pest-free perennials
Performance breakdown
Foliage Impact
Dynamic color shifts provide year-round visual interest in any garden bed.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal effort to keep looking lush and vibrant throughout seasons.
Wildlife Attraction
Delicate ivory spikes effectively draw hummingbirds into your outdoor living space.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to containers, borders, or dense groundcover planting schemes.
Environmental Adaptability
Thrives across a wide range of light conditions from sun to shade.
Growth Consistency
Steady medium growth rate ensures predictable coverage for landscape design projects.
Key Specs
Mature Height
14 inches (24 inches with flowers)
Mature Width
18 inches
Growth Rate
Medium
Hardiness Zone
4a
Light Needs
Full Sun, Shade
Water Needs
Average to Moist
Plant Type
Evergreen Perennial
Lifespan
Approximately 10 years
Features
- Striking rose to bronzy-red foliage
- Dainty ivory white flower spikes
- Attracts hummingbirds
- Dense foliage fills garden spaces
- Versatile for various garden styles
- Low maintenance care
- Evergreen appeal
- Performs in sun or shade
What customers say
Gardeners are thrilled with the exceptional quality and aesthetic appeal of the Berry Smoothie Coral Bells. The plants consistently arrive healthy and vigorous, establishing quickly to provide reliable, season long color. Customers frequently highlight the striking, vibrant foliage as a key design element that elevates garden spaces. This superior plant health combined with stunning visual impact confirms its reputation as a worthwhile investment for reliable garden beauty.
Know before you buy
The foliage starts as a vibrant rose color and matures into a deeper bronzy-red as the season progresses. Because it is an evergreen perennial, you can expect this color interest to persist throughout the year.
Yes, Berry Smoothie Coral Bells are quite adaptable. While they perform well in both conditions, they may require more consistent watering if planted in a full-sun location to prevent the leaves from scorching.
Since these plants reach a mature width of 18 inches, you should space them about 15 to 18 inches apart if you want a dense, overlapping look. This spacing allows the foliage to fill in the gaps effectively.
It is not strictly necessary, but trimming the flower spikes once they fade can help the plant direct its energy back into maintaining that dense, colorful foliage. It also keeps the plant looking tidy.
It is considered very low-maintenance. The primary requirement is ensuring the soil stays consistently moist, particularly during the heat of summer, but it does not require complex pruning or specialized feeding.
Yes, the ivory white flower spikes are a natural draw for hummingbirds. Planting them in a spot where you can easily view the blooms will give you the best chance of spotting these visitors.
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