Bronze Wave Coral Bells

Heuchera villosa 'Bronze Wave'

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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
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
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
#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
#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

Bronze Wave Coral Bells highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Heuchera villosa 'Bronze Wave'
Growing Zones

3-8
Mature Height

18 inches
Mature Spread

18 - 24 inches
Sun Exposure

Full Shade
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Fragrant

No
Pruning Time

Early Spring
Bloom Period

Summer

Growing Zones 3-8

Find Your Growing Zone!

Large bold foliage and vivid color, the Bronze Wave Coral Bells (Heuchera villosa 'Bronze Wave') is a larger, robust selection of Coral Bells with bronzy-purple foliage! Deeply cut, textured leaves have a two-tone effect, new growth is maroon to purple while older growth changes to green with purple undertones!

Pollinators love the tall pinkish-white blooms, held on thin stems, looking so dainty above the bold leaves! The long-lasting blossoms are favorites of pollinators and Hummingbirds alike! But if you wish to maintain these as foliage ornamentals, the flowers can be snipped off and added to bouquets!

Exceptionally cold-hardy throughout USDA growing zones 3 to 8, Heuchera, also known as Alum Root, are adaptable shade garden plants that are fantastic for novice and busy gardeners! Often evergreen to semi-evergreen in warmer climates and mild winters, these are heat and humidity-resistant and highly adaptable low-growing plants!

Planting and Application:

Amazingly colorful groundcover throughout perennial beds and borders. Skirt trees, shrubs, and focal points, such as birdbaths or sculptures, with these vivid leaves to highlight! Great edging and definition throughout sun or shade gardens, or en masse to fill areas in color. Combine with other Coral Bells, and add depth and drama among the rainbow of colors these species offer!

The fairy blooms are enchanting in Children's gardens and cut flower borders, the ruffled foliage adds lacy delights to Rock Gardens and Cottage borders alike. Mixed perennial gardens gain unique color, Pollinator borders and Hummingbird gardens both gain ample blossoms, just add a bird bath and a garden bench for a spring til summer show!

Bronzy-Purple Foliage & Large Cut-Leaf Texture
Mounded Low-Growing Perennials
Pollinators Love the Pinkish-White Blooms
Great for Cut Flowers
Edging, Beds and Borders, Container Gardens & Paths

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Bronze Wave handles full sun in cooler summer climates and part shade and afternoon shade in hot summers. Preferring even moisture and the most well-drained soil types. Make sure not to plant these Perennials too deep in the ground and add a 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch around to cover the root system. Prune off any brown leaves in the early spring as the new growth begins, and mulch to keep the roots cool and moist. It's wildly cold-hardy and heat tolerant, and deer simply choose not to bother with them.

Exceptional in Full Shade or Partial/Afternoon Shade!
Moderate Moisture Needs & Well-Drained Soil
Minimal Spring Clean-Up Pruning
Salt Tolerant & Very Cold Hardy & Heat Tolerant
Easy Care & Drought Tolerant

Unique foliage and dainty blooms, ride the wave with this fantastic Heuchera. Order your own gleaming garden standouts with Bronze Wave Coral Bells from Nature Hills Nursery today!

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!