Carnival™ Plum Crazy Coral Bells
Heuchera 'Carnival Plum Crazy'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Carnival™ Plum Crazy Coral Bells highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer
Growing Zones 4-9
Few plants have more absurd names than the Carnival™ Plum Crazy Coral Bells (Heuchera x 'Carnival Plum Crazy') but even fewer offer such ravishing violet coloration! This is one unique plant that can help you achieve the contrast and drama your garden needs.
What makes this perennial a true delight for gardeners? Well, let's point out the obvious: it's stunning. The Carnival™ series Plum Crazy Coral Bells are deep violet with iridescent hints of silver and deep gray. It also features heart-shaped foliage with deep veins and even lobes. These graphic leaves have a crinkled or ruffled appearance like crumpled wax paper!
The Plum Crazy Coral Bells even offer a carnival sideshow to make you smile. The undersides of leaves create a show of their own. Their red-violet hue creates a glowing effect as the wind blows and these leaves dance about.
The cherry on the carnival-themed cake top is the Plum Crazy Coral Bells' tiny white flowers that show up in summer. These tiny flowers are not showy, but they do have a habit of attracting beneficial pollinators and Hummingbirds for a few aerial tricks!
Planting and Application:
Plum Crazy Coral Bells grow in a tight mounding habit which gives it a full and dense appearance and makes this Heuchera hybrid ideal for a wide range of landscape uses. You can plant a row of these beauties as a front border or an accent. This space-saving petite plant looks stunning when paired with chartreuse. It also creates a world of drama when coupled with reds, deep greens, and silvers.
So, if you want to play with pattern and color, the Carnival Coral Bells are ready for you. If you want a plant that grows well without a lot of maintenance, this lovely plant is waiting for you. If you have a shady spot where other plants struggle, this plant will rise to the occasion. Pretty throughout the Cottage garden, Perennial border, and Pollinator border, but tough enough for Rock Garden, and in rows along your driveway!
- Deep Violet Coloration With Excellent Variation of Shades
- Tiny Airy White Flowers For Pollinators
- Dense Clusters & Vibrant Foliage
- Great for Creating Contrast In The Garden or Vase Bouquet!
- Perfect Front of Border Plant, Containers & Specimens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Hardy throughout UDSA growing zones 4 to 9, Coral Bells grow best in enriched well-drained soils in part shade. Plant these Perennials do well in full sun in the northern US, afternoon shade in the south, or even in full shade in the hottest climates. To keep Coral Bells happy, water them well in the heat of summer and the winter months. A generous layer of mulch helps retain soil moisture as well as insulate the root system. Coral Bells should be cut back in the early spring, and in fall, and divide the clumps every 3-5 years to maintain vigor. Tolerating heat and humidity, it is low-maintenance and performs well even in the South where it can display evergreen tendencies.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade - Appreciates Afternoon Shade
- Vigorous Growth in Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs & Appreciates Mulched Beds
- Prune In Early Spring
- Evergreen in Warmer Zones & Perennial in Cooler Zones
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant, Heat & Humidity Tolerant
Join the summer fun and enjoy juicy colors all year round! Order the Carnival™ Plum Crazy Coral Bells today at Nature Hills and enjoy these lovely purple ornamentals for yourself!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I prune Coral Bells?
Coral Bells do best when pruned in the early spring. Leaving the foliage intact as an extra blanket for winter protection over the crown. In some climates, Coral Bells can be semi-evergreen, so leaving those colorful leaves up all winter adds winter interest!
Do Coral Bells prefer sun or shade?
Coral Bells need partial sun/shade or full shade in warmer climates. They do best in the morning sun to dry the leaves of dew and afternoon shade to provide relief from the hot summer sun.
Do Coral Bells spread?
Coral Bells can spread into tidy mounds about 2-3 feet in width but do not spread by rhizomes or stolons further than where they're planted.
Where do Coral Bells grow best?
Coral Bells love a shaded site in enriched soil that is well-drained. They appreciate regular moisture and a mulched root zone.
Do Coral Bells attract hummingbirds?
Coral Bells are loved by pollinators and hummingbirds! All walks of beneficial pollinators will show up to sip their nectar.
What pairs with Coral Bells?
These shade-loving perennials pair with lacy Astilbe and Ferns, other coarse foliage plants like Hosta, and the lobed foliage of Columbines! Try pairing with Barrenworts and Bergenia too!
What Shipping Options Do You Offer?
NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and don'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Coral Bells for sale here at NatureHills.com!
