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Coral Bells Not Flowering: They Need More Sun

Heuchera (coral bells) thrives in part shade but flowers best with 6+ hours of sun. Only 3–5 hours of late afternoon sun explains the aborted flower spikes. Move to a sunnier spot or trim overhead branches. Foliage will stay attractive either way.

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