Bellaonline.com (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
... five inches in diameter. Hardy to zone four, the plants are nearly three feet tall. Tapestry fairy bells are a delightful cut flower. This hybrid is related to the coral-bells. Hardy to zone four, this has tall flower spikes covered with tiny bell-like pink blooms. The plants will be available in 2009. Mystic Mist foam flower is another new perennial that...
Away With Words (Free subscription) | 09/10/2009
... that the top is "dripping with watercolor heucheras from cowlneck to pleated yoke." Heucheras? Ah: coral bells . This season also brings a not-very-remarkable black dress that suddenly seems interesting when you know it's called Nights at the Lyceum ; a colorful Felted Amaranthine Pillow (I had to look that one up, too); and the cable-knit Solden Scarf (Sölden: "a municipality in...
NYC Parks Daily Plant (Free subscription) | 30/09/2009
... corner of the park to honor his memory. The site is planted with perennial roses, salvia, coral bells, and some woody plants including yews and cherry laurels. Also planted were a large assortment of spring flowering bulbs, such as crocuses, tulips and daffodils. QUOTATION FOR THE DAY "Mountains are earth's undecaying monuments." Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804 - 1864)
Gardeners Tips (Free subscription) | 30/09/2009
... after an 18th century German botanist Johann Heinrich von Heucher (1677-1747). The common name ‘coral bells’ is derived from the nodding, bell-shaped flowers on swaying stems. Coloured Varieties Many of the named varieties give a strong hint as to colour. Lime Rickey & Citronella, Caramel & Mahogany, Peach Flambe & Marmalade make interesting pairings. Miracle has a yellow...
