Bronze Wave Coral Bells
Heuchera villosa 'Bronze Wave'
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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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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
Bronze Wave Coral Bells highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Shade
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 3-8
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!
