Caramel™ Coral Bells

‘Caramel’ coral bells is a clumping perennial grown for leaves that emerge in pale red and apricot tones, then mature toward golden caramel with red undersides. Its delicate pale pink to cream flowers rise above the foliage in summer, while cool spring and fall weather can intensify the leaf colors. ## Garden Use Use the warm foliage as a low border, edging, groundcover accent, or container filler. American Meadows gives a mature size of 8–12 inches tall by 12–18 inches wide and USDA zones 4–9. The [RHS profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/219309/heuchera-caramel/details) supports sun or partial shade, several soil textures, and moist but well-drained conditions. The [plant patent](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP16560P3/en) identifies the selection as Heuchera villosa ‘Caramel’; flower-color descriptions vary between pink and cream among cultivar sources. ## Growing Conditions Choose a site with good drainage and regular moisture, especially in hot weather. Afternoon shade helps limit leaf scorch where summers are warm. ## Maintenance Keep the crown at the soil surface and mulch lightly without burying it. Tidy older leaves in early spring and remove faded flower stems after bloom.