{"product_id":"southern-comfort-coral-bell","title":"Southern Comfort Coral Bell","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 'Southern Comfort' coral bell (Heuchera 'Southern Comfort') is a hybrid perennial known for its large, distinctive cinnamon-peach to amber-hued foliage and ability to thrive in heat and humidity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Characteristics\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: The primary feature is its large, lobed leaves (up to 9 inches wide) that emerge a warm cinnamon-peach and mature to a rich burnished copper or amber. The color retention is impressive throughout the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers: In late summer to fall, airy spikes of tiny, creamy white, bell-shaped flowers rise up to 2 feet above the foliage mound, which are known to attract hummingbirds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: It typically forms a basal clump of foliage about 14 inches tall and up to 24 inches wide at maturity, with flower stalks extending higher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zone: It is hardy in USDA Zones 4-9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses: It is well-suited for mass plantings, borders, rock\/alpine gardens, and container gardening. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing and Care Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: The plant performs well in part sun to full shade, especially requiring protection from the intense afternoon sun in hot southern locations to prevent leaf scorch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: It thrives in organically rich, humusy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0). Good drainage is crucial, especially in winter, to prevent root rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the first growing season to establish the root system. Once established, it is somewhat drought-tolerant but benefits from deep watering during dry spells. Water the plant at the base in the morning to reduce the risk of foliar diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance: Remove faded flower stalks after blooming to encourage new growth. Apply a layer of mulch in late fall to prevent the roots from \"heaving\" out of the ground during winter freeze-thaw cycles. Faded or damaged leaves can be trimmed in early spring. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Happy Hosta","offers":[{"title":"liners","offer_id":47416416207097,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5757\/5673\/files\/Southern_Comfort.jpg?v=1770987839","url":"https:\/\/thehappyhosta.com\/products\/southern-comfort-coral-bell","provider":"The Happy Hosta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}