Lime Marmalade Coral Bells
Best low-maintenance perennial for adding vibrant color to shaded garden beds.
Brighten your garden with the Lime Marmalade Coral Bells, a dense, herbaceous evergreen perennial. Its luminous chartreuse-lime green foliage, featuring crinkled, lobed leaves with yellow variegation, provides striking contrast. Delicate tan bell flowers appear on tall spikes from late spring to early summer. This low-maintenance plant thrives in various light conditions and is ideal for mass planting, edging, or containers. Ensure consistent moisture for optimal growth and enjoy its year-round appeal.
$11.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
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Category Rank
61
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#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-73%
Below average
Mature Height
1630
/ inches ( inches with flowers)
Who it's for
- Gardeners looking to illuminate dark, shaded corners
- Container designers seeking dense, architectural foliage
- Shade-garden enthusiasts needing reliable, hardy perennials
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer hands-off plant care
- Gardeners with sun-drenched, hot planting locations
- Owners of heavy, poorly draining clay soils
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Luminous chartreuse foliage creates an immediate, high-contrast focal point.
Maintenance Ease
Dense growth habit minimizes weeding and the need for companion plants.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to containers, rock gardens, or mass landscape plantings.
Environmental Adaptability
Thrives across a wide range of light conditions and hardiness zones.
Pollinator Appeal
Delicate bell-shaped flowers serve as a reliable hummingbird magnet.
Year-Round Interest
Evergreen foliage ensures the garden remains vibrant through every season.
Key Specs
Mature Height
16 inches (30 inches with flowers)
Mature Width
18 inches
Growth Rate
Medium
Hardiness Zone
4a-10
Light Needs
Full Sun to Shade
Water Needs
Average to Moist
Plant Type
Herbaceous Evergreen Perennial
Features
- Striking chartreuse-lime foliage for garden contrast
- Dainty tan bell-shaped flowers
- Crinkled, lobed leaves with yellow variegation
- Dense foliage eliminates need for facer plants
- Versatile for mass planting, rock gardens, and containers
- Attracts hummingbirds
- Low maintenance care
- Evergreen appeal year-round
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and vibrant design of the Lime Marmalade Coral Bells. The striking chartreuse color provides a reliable pop of brightness, making it a garden standout. Reviewers frequently note its hardiness and ease of care, confirming that the plant establishes quickly and maintains its ruffled texture and intense hue throughout the season, even in partial shade. This plant offers excellent aesthetic value and dependable performance, making it a favorite for adding reliable color to shaded areas.
Know before you buy
This plant is highly adaptable and performs well in everything from full sun to full shade. In hotter climates, providing some afternoon shade will help keep the chartreuse foliage from scorching.
Yes, it is an evergreen perennial. You can expect the foliage to remain vibrant and intact throughout the year in most climates within its hardiness range.
These plants prefer consistent moisture. Aim for average to moist soil conditions, ensuring the ground doesn't dry out completely between waterings.
No, that is not necessary. The Lime Marmalade Coral Bells grow in a dense, mounded habit that covers its own base, eliminating the need for additional facer plants.
Since the plant reaches a mature width of about 18 inches, spacing them 15 to 18 inches apart center-to-center will create a nice, full look without overcrowding.
Yes, the delicate tan bell-shaped flowers that emerge in late spring are known to attract hummingbirds, adding extra life to your garden beds.
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