Bressingham Hybrids Silver Bells

Heuchera Bressingham Hybrids

Heuchera ‘Bressingham Hybrids’ — Silver Bells / Coral Bells refers to a garden group of Heuchera (coral bells) selections (often sold under trade names like Silver Bells) prized for their mounded evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage and airy sprays of bell-like flowers in summer. Bressingham Hybrids include a range of foliage colors (including silvery, variegated, and green tones) with contrasting flower spikes that attract pollinators and add seasonal interest.

Key features
Width / spread: 1–1.5 ft (30–45 cm) (typical per cultivar in the group)
Height: 1–2 ft (30–60 cm) (foliage mound); flower spikes often extend higher in bloom season
Foliage: Rounded, scalloped leaves — often medium green with silvery or variegated tones depending on the specific strain
Flower color: Bell-shaped flowers on airy spikes; colors vary (white, pink, coral, red, etc.)
Bloom time: Late spring to summer
Form: Low, compact mound with upright flower stems
Life cycle: Evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial

Growing conditions
Sun: Partial sun to shade (often prefers some shade in hotter climates)
Soil: Moist, well-drained; rich organic matter preferred
Water: Moderate; avoid drought stress
Hardiness: Generally USDA Zones 3–9 depending on specific selection

Landscape use
• Perennial borders
• Shade gardens
• Edging and edging accents
• Rock gardens
• Containers

Notes
• Bressingham Hybrids are known for their versatile foliage color and texture as well as showy flower spikes that can attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
• They tolerate a range of conditions but perform best in even moisture and partial shade.

Botanical / horticultural information
Botanical name: Heuchera × ‘Bressingham Hybrids’ (various selections within this group)
Common/trade name: Bressingham Hybrids Coral Bells (often marketed as Silver Bells when selected for lighter foliage)
Plant group: Coral Bells (shade perennial) 

Plant type

Perennial

Height

1-2'

Width

1-2'

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring, Summer

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Mass Planting

Bark

Smooth

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No