Berry Timeless Coral Bells

Name: Berry Timeless Coral Bells
Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
SKU: 23520
Price: 16.99 USD
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Heuchera x 'Berry Timeless'

Nature Hills Nursery

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Plant Size

Quart Container #1 Container

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: For the best color intensity and most consistent reblooming, plant in a spot that receives four to six hours of morning sun. While it tolerates full shade, you will notice fewer flowers and more muted foliage compared to a location with filtered afternoon light.
Soil: These perennials thrive in rich, organic soil that drains as easily as a colander. If you are dealing with heavy clay, mix in a few handfuls of compost or aged bark to lift the crown and prevent root rot during wet winters.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, provide about one inch of water per week to help the roots knit into your native soil. Once established, Berry Timeless is impressively drought tolerant, but inconsistent moisture during high heat can lead to crispy leaf edges and smaller flower spikes. Think of regular watering as the fuel that keeps the "ever-blooming" engine running from late spring through frost.

Pruning Tips

Since these bloom on new growth, you should clear away the tattered, old foliage in early spring just as you see the tiny new leaves emerging from the center. This "spring cleaning" allows sunlight to reach the crown and encourages a flush of fresh, vibrant color. Avoid cutting back into the woody base of the plant, as this is the primary energy source for the upcoming season.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer or a layer of fresh compost in early spring to jumpstart the blooming cycle. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer, as this encourages soft, leafy growth that is easily damaged by the first hard frost. A single application at the start of the season is usually all this vigorous grower needs to stay productive.

Delivery and Shipping

Preorder Shipping Schedule

We ship your plants when it's safe to transport them to your zone. Dates are estimated and subject to weather delays.

Zone 3-4	Week of March 30th
Zone 5	Week of March 16th
Zone 6-12	Week of March 2nd

Shipping Rates

Ships in 7-10 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected

Under $50	$9.99
$50 - $99.99	$14.99
$100 - $149.99	$16.99
$150 - $198.99	$24.99
$199+	FREE

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Understanding Our Container Sizes

At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.

Container Sizes

Quart

Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.

#1 Container

Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.

#2 Container

Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.

#3 Container

Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.

#5 Container and Larger

Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.

Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?

Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.

Root Pouch Containers

Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.

Plants growing in Root Pouch fabric containers, showing the breathable woven fabric construction

There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:

Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.

Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.

Full Root Pouch planting guide

Choosing the Right Size

Size	Plant Age	Best For
Quart	6 mo to 1 yr	Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings.
#1 Container	1 to 2 yrs	Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners.
#2 Container	2 to 3 yrs	Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment.
#3 Container	3 to 4 yrs	Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size.
#5 and larger	4+ yrs	Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact.

Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

The delightful Berry Timeless Coral Bells (Heuchera x 'Berry Timeless') is a leap forward in terms of modern plant breeding! There are many wonderful ornamental attributes of this compact choice, but one of the most unusual are its extravagant blooms!

Berry Timeless looks fresh and frankly ethereal. Long, straight scapes rise well above the maple-shaped foliage and each features dozens of dainty, pink, bell-shaped flowers. As the pale-pink blooms fade, they age to a lovely deeper rose-red. But unlike other Heucheras, this natural hybrid retains the dried blooms, which are produced in tight wands through the season!

And the blooms keep coming, too! Over the long flowering season, Berry Timeless Coral Bells develop a very lavish, showy look. No wonder the essential pollinators come back again and again to harvest nectar! You'll have plenty of material to use in cut flower arrangements, too!

Not only are the outstanding blooms quite noteworthy ... the attractive shallow-lobed, rounded leaves are beautiful in their own right. The cool gray-green background tones are set off with darker green veins.

Planting and Application:

Add long-lasting pink blended flowers and handsome foliage throughout every planting bed and mixed or specimen container. You'll put forth a pretty and polished landscape that looks straight out of the pages of a magazine! Don't forget the flowers are great in the cutting gardens for bouquets and in the Pollinator border! No matter how or where you place them, you'll be on the receiving end of compliments. It's easy to see why garden designers rate their unbelievable flower production so highly!

Berry Timeless Coral Bells are wonderful in garden containers. Use one by itself in an 8-inch pot, or add five to fill a 24-inch pot. With their extended season of bloom, this is a terrific choice to include in mixed containers. Let it play the role of a soft "Filler" to complement strong-textured "Thrillers".

Heucheras are evergreen in many climates. Run them under your evergreens to embolden your foundation planting; or utilize them underneath your favorite ornamental flowering tree! Rock Gardens and Cottage borders gain ruffled finery, while your mixed perennial garden and even a Rose garden enjoy frilly groundcover and skirting! Coral Bells come in so many colors, you may even be inspired to start a Coral Bells collection and fill your shady areas with the wide selection of hues in every shade you can imagine! Heaven!

Incredible Foliage is Gray-Green with Darker Veins
Airy Clouds of Tiny Blooms Age Rose-Pink
Blooms Hold as They Dry on the Scape
Blooms & Reblooms from Early Summer Through Frost
Excellent Cut & Dried Flowers
Supports the Nectar Needs of Butterflies, Bees & Hummingbirds
Petite for Edging or Containers
Amazing New Advancement in Native Heuchera Cultivars

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Cold-hardy throughout USDA growing zones 4 to 9, Heuchera are easy to grow for even the most novice gardener! These ornamental Perennials do well in full sun in cooler climates, and partial shade and enriched, well-drained soil with regular moisture. To keep Coral Bells happy, water them well in the heat of summer and the winter months. Given enough moisture, they can tolerate full shade in the hottest of growing zones! 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, divide 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. This plant is deer-resistant and drought resistant once established. It also does well in heat and around well-traveled areas of the yard. Heuchera may look tender, but this Coral Bell flourishes in just about any climate and light condition.

Grow in Any Sun Condition, Including Partial Shade
Vigorous Growth in Well-Drained Soil
Moderate Moisture Needs
Prune In Early Spring
Cold Hardy & Heat Tolerant
Salt Tolerant & Seldom Bothered By Deer & Rabbits

Act quickly to place your order from our expert growers. Don't miss your chance to grow stylish Berry Timeless Coral Bells by ordering now at Nature Hills!

Botanical Name

Heuchera x 'Berry Timeless'
Class

Saxifragales
Species

x
Cultivar

Berry Timeless
Growing Zones

4-9
Height

1 ft
Width

1 ft
Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color

Pink
Leaf Color

Green, White, Variegated
Native

Yes
Bloom Period

Early Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Fall
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AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mature size of Berry Timeless Coral Bells?

Berry Timeless Coral Bells reaches 8-10 inches tall and 10-12 inches wide at maturity. This compact Heuchera works perfectly as a single specimen in an 8-inch container or plant five in a 24-inch pot for fuller coverage.

Is Berry Timeless Coral Bells hardy in zones 4-9 like other Heuchera?

Berry Timeless Coral Bells thrives in zones 4-9 like other Heuchera varieties. This natural hybrid maintains the same cold hardiness while offering superior bloom retention and extended flowering. Plant in partial shade with well-draining soil for best results, available at naturehills.com.

What are the care requirements for Berry Timeless Coral Bells, including soil and watering?

Berry Timeless Coral Bells thrive in well-draining soil and prefer partial shade to filtered sunlight. They tolerate drought once established but perform best with consistent moisture during dry spells. Plant in organically rich soil and water regularly the first season to develop strong roots.

How much sun or shade does Berry Timeless Coral Bells need?

Berry Timeless Coral Bells thrive in partial shade to partial sun conditions. Like most Heucheras, they prefer morning sun with afternoon shade protection, especially in warmer climates. Plant in a spot that receives 4-6 hours of filtered sunlight daily for best bloom production.

How do you prune or trim Berry Timeless Coral Bells in spring?

Berry Timeless Coral Bells require minimal spring pruning since they retain their attractive dried blooms through the season. Simply remove any winter-damaged leaves and old flower stems if desired. The foliage is evergreen in many climates, so focus on tidying rather than heavy cutting back.

What do the flowers look like on Berry Timeless Coral Bells and when do they bloom?

The flowers are dainty, bell-shaped blooms in pale pink that age to deeper rose-red, carried on long straight stems above the foliage. Unlike other Heucheras, Berry Timeless retains its dried blooms in tight wands, creating continuous showy displays throughout the growing season. Expect dozens of flowers per stem with multiple flushes for extended color.

Is Berry Timeless Coral Bells deer resistant?

Coral Bells are generally deer resistant due to their slightly fuzzy foliage texture that deer typically avoid. Berry Timeless should follow this pattern, making it a reliable choice for gardens with deer pressure. Plant it in containers or front borders where deer browse most heavily for best results.

Why might Berry Timeless Coral Bells leaves turn brown or the plant die after purchase?

Brown leaves or plant death typically results from overwatering, poor drainage, or transplant shock. Coral bells need well-draining soil and can rot in soggy conditions. Check soil moisture before watering and ensure proper drainage in containers or garden beds.