Lava Lamp Coral Bells
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Lava Lamp Coral Bells highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Full Shade
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Growth RateMedium
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Growing Zones 4-9
Get your garden glowing with an easy-care perennial that delivers reliable performance for you year after year. Mesmerizing Lava Lamp Coral Bells (Heuchera x 'Lava Lamp') offers spectacular foliage that makes a showy statement...just about anywhere you care to use it!
Everyone loves the good looks of Heuchera, and this improved native cultivar really shines all season long. Enjoy large, rounded leaves colored in a smooth blend from a range of orange, copper, purple, and red in a mellow display.
New growth unfurls to show off bright orange tones. They'll grow quickly into a flat, rounded leaf that catches your eye. As the leaves age over the season, the colors deepen into a rich, coppery-purple with purple undersides. This low-slung plant offers a dynamic mix of soothing hues from spring through fall.
Planting and Application:
Drape your landscape with the restful charm of Lava Lamp Coral Bells. You'll look forward to early summer all year long! It forms a large billowy feature in mixed garden beds; and creates interest in long-lasting hardy perennial containers to enjoy each year. Use them en masse, or start a Coral Bells collection from our extensive online catalog!
Gardeners from Seattle to Bangor can grow pretty Lava Lamp Coral Bells. Full sun in Louisville or full shade in Phoenix - it makes no difference to this tough semi-evergreen perennial! The blooms attract pollinators and hummingbirds, and you'll love having them dance through your cut flower gardens for the enjoyment of all!
Watch for the creamy-white blooms to elongate on slender scapes above the attractive leaves. The flowers remain an airy feature for weeks, and entice plenty of butterflies to visit your garden in search of nutritious nectar. Be sure to snip the blooms for a Fairy Bouquet to give yourself or a friend. Trim the large, flat, rounded leaves and use them as a cunning placemat for your wine glass.
- Huge, Coppery-Purple Leaves are Rounded & Flat
- Showy Foliage Features Deep Purple Undersides
- Early Summer Flowering Display
- Robust, Spreading Cultivar of Native Heuchera
- Creamy Blooms Held on Slender Scapes Above Bold Foliage
- Rich Nectar Support for Butterflies, Bees & Hummingbirds
- Great Filler in Outdoor Containers, Edging, Borders, Specimens & Accents
#ProPlantTips for Care:
These herbaceous Perennials are low-maintenance and we're excited to offer this superior modern cultivar of native Heuchera. This natural hybrid was specifically developed to provide an outstanding display in a myriad of growing conditions! All they ask is even moisture and well-drained soil. Preferring full sun in colder growing zones, and afternoon shade in hot climates, these adaptable plants handle part sun/shade everywhere in between! Be careful not to plant too deep...leave about an inch of the nursery dirt showing as you plant, then pull a 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch around to cover the root system.
- Valuable Plant for Full Sun, Partial Shade or Full Shade
- Adaptable to a Variety of Well-Drained Soils & Conditions
- Herbaceous Perennial - Evergreen in Warm Climates
- Prune Early Spring
- Very Cold Hardy & Heat Tolerant, Salt Tolerant & Deer Seldom Bother Them
A hypnotizing color blend, hurry to place your order, as Lava Lamp Coral Bells are very popular. Order your quality flowering perennials today at Nature Hills!
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!
