Green Spice Coral Bells

Green Spice Coral Bells

Green Spice Coral Bells is a compact, clump-forming perennial valued for its distinctive foliage and airy flower display. Rounded, lobed leaves have a silvery-green surface with darker purple-red veins and contrasting green edges, creating a frosted, intricately patterned appearance. The foliage develops warm orange and red tones in fall, while slender stems rise well above the mound in late spring to early summer, carrying loose sprays of small white flowers. In mild climates, the foliage can remain attractive through winter, extending its ornamental presence beyond the growing season.

The foliage mound typically reaches about 9 inches tall and spreads to approximately 16 inches, while flowering stems can reach 24 to 28 inches. This compact footprint makes Green Spice especially useful along the front of borders, as an edging plant, or grouped into larger masses for a low, textural groundcover effect. Its intricate foliage also makes an effective specimen or accent beneath shrubs and trees. Containers provide another opportunity to showcase the contrasting silver, green, and purple tones at close range.

Green Spice performs best in partial shade to shade with average to moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate full sun in suitable climates, but consistent moisture becomes particularly important in sunny locations. Acidic, neutral, or alkaline soils can support growth when drainage is adequate. Fertilization should be moderate, while removing faded flower stems helps maintain a tidy appearance. Old or tired foliage is best cleaned up in spring, and established clumps can be divided every three to four years to maintain vigor.

Care Instructions:

Planting: Plant with the crown at soil level in partial shade or shade.
Soil: Average to organically rich, well-drained soil.
Watering: Maintain consistent moisture, especially in full sun.
Fertilizing: Apply moderate, balanced fertilization as needed during active growth.
Pruning: Remove faded flower stems and tired foliage as needed.
Spacing: Plant 1′ – 2′ (ft) apart.
Maintenance: Divide established clumps every three to four years.

Green Spice Coral Bells brings unusual foliage color to spaces where many perennials rely primarily on flowers for interest. The silvery leaves and pronounced dark veins create strong visual contrast, while the airy white flower stems add height without sacrificing the plant’s compact footprint. Its fall transition to orange and red provides another seasonal highlight, making it useful well beyond its primary bloom period. With its manageable size, adaptable exposure, and distinctive foliage, Green Spice is an excellent choice for shaded borders, woodland-style plantings, edging, containers, and mass plantings.

Landscape Solutions

• Adds high-contrast foliage color to woodland and shade gardens.
• Provides a compact edging plant for paths and planting-bed fronts.
• Creates a distinctive low-mass planting beneath trees and shrubs.
• Brings seasonal foliage interest to containers and small gardens.