coral bells, coral flower (Heuchera 'Pink Lipstick') HEW-ker-ah Genus:  Heuchera Heuchera make excellent foliage plants for sun to part shade gardens. With its burgundy stems and pale pink flowers, 'Pink Lipstick' provides great color to a border. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Clumps or mounds of heart-shaped, boldy veined leaves. The flowers are borne in narrow racemes or panicles and form in late spring and early summer. Care:  Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun to part shade. The rootstalk tends to grow upwards, so mulch annualy to keep covered. May need to lift and replant with the crown just above the soil. Propagation: 

 Divide clumps in spring.

Problems: 

 Foliar nematodes, rust, powdery mildew, and leaf spots.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Song Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Early Summer, Late Spring, Spring, Summer Flower Color Pink Uses Cut Flower Style Beds and Borders, Container, Edging, Foliage, Shade Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Tolerance Deer Tolerant Type Perennials