Hello friends! Today I will tell you how I grow my Coral Bells in pots. It’s really not difficult and by following certain rules you can do it too.
1. Planting
The first thing you need to take care of before planting is the pots. Plant your Coral Bells in at least 8-inch pots. However, if the plants are large, use larger pots. Containers should have at least four drainage holes.
Plant Coral Bells in the spring. This will make it much easier for the plant to survive the shock.
Position the shrub so the stem is not too much submerged in the ground. Fill all free space with soil.
After planting, water the heuchera generously and place it in full shade for a few weeks. During this time, the plant will have roots.
Read also: Complete Heuchera Maintenance Guide.
2. Soil
The best soil for potted Coral Bells is a well-drained potting mix. You can use an already prepared potting multi-purpose substrate, or you can take ordinary garden soil and mix it halfway with a soil conditioner or compost.
Always use products from a quality manufacturer. Avoid using non-decomposed compost or plant debris.
Also, make sure the soil has a pH of 5.5-7.0. This can be done with a special kit. Coral Bells may not absorb minerals well in highly acidic or alkaline soil, and the leaves will turn yellow. Use sulfate to make the soil more acidic and garden lime to make it more alkaline.
3. Sunlight
The best sunny exposure for potted heuchera is the full shade but with enough indirect sun.
Avoid placing potted Coral Bells in full sun. An indicator of the excess sun will be the appearance of brown spots (burns) on the leaves.
4. Watering
The heuchera needs more water in the pot than if it were growing in the ground. This is because the pot gets hot from the sun and the soil dries out much faster.
Water a potted Coral Bells as soon as the soil is about 1 inch dry. Use so much water that it soaks up all the soil and the excess comes out through the drainage holes.
Also, mulch pine bark over the potting soil. This will prevent the substrate from drying out quickly. Place the pot on a surface that is not very hot and cools down quickly.
Avoid watering too often as this can lead to root rot. As a result, you will have to pre-root the plant.
5. Fertilizer
Potted Coral Bells need plenty of fertilizer to thrive. This is due to the limited amount of soil in the pot and the fact that potting soil loses its nutritional value quickly.
The first good fertilizer is a slow-release mineral fertilizer. A multi-purpose one with approximately equal parts nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium is a good choice.
One portion per year in early spring is usually enough for the plant to thrive all season. Always follow the directions on the label and do not exceed the recommended amount of fertilizer.
The second type of feeding is liquid fertilizer. Use a multi-purpose water-soluble fertilizer for perennials.
Water your Coral Bell with liquid fertilizer monthly from March to July. The last fertilization should be at the end of July or the beginning of August at the latest.
6. Wintering
Heuchera can spend the winter in a pot without any problems. It is a very hardy plant and can tolerate very low temperatures.
Move the plant to a cozier location in winter to make it more comfortable. This could be behind the house or something similar. You have to ensure that the plant does not get too much sunlight and that there is not a lot of frost wind.
Avoid moving Coral Bell into the house for the winter. These plants need winter dormancy; in the house, they will not hibernate, and you may lose them.
Read more: How Do You Overwinter Potted Coral Bells?
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