{"product_id":"coral-bells-fyre-wing-rhodonite","title":"Coral Bells FYRE WING™ 'Rhodonite'","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"pd-title-head\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeuchera villosa\u003c\/em\u003e FYRE WING™ 'Rhodonite'\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bed and path edging, shade and woodland plantings, mixed containers, foliage contrast in mixed borders, specimen use in small spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e A shifting blend of rose, violet, purple and copper on the finest-cut foliage in the Fyre Wing series. The leaf veining stays visible against the color, so the plant holds detail at close range in a way solid-colored heuchera do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mounding — dense low dome of finely divided leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink and purple, shifting toward copper as the season turns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 in. in leaf, 12 in. in flower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring into early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 'Hematite' is the bold one in the Fyre Wing series, 'Rhodonite' is the subtle one — and arguably the more interesting plant to live with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage is the most finely divided in the series, deeply cut and delicately serrated, and it carries an unusual shifting combination of rose, violet, purple and copper rather than a single flat color. Cool spring weather brings the rose and violet forward; summer heat and autumn cooling push it toward copper and steel. The veins stay visibly darker than the leaf surface throughout, which keeps detail in the plant when you look at it up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHabit is a dense low mound, and like the rest of the series the leaves are covered in fine hairs that catch frost and bead water. Slender white flower stems appear in late spring and are a modest feature next to the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works hardest where you can actually see it — a path edge, a container at eye level, the front of a shaded entry bed. Against green, blue-green, or near-black foliage the color separation is striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFyre Wing Rhodonite Coral Bells Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun to partial shade. Four to six hours of direct light with protection from harsh afternoon sun gives the truest color; deeper shade mutes the rose tones toward green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich, well-drained soil suits it best, though heuchera tolerates clay and rocky ground better than most perennials. Amend heavy soil or use a raised bed, and set the crown level with the soil surface rather than burying it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Established plants handle moderate dry spells. Standing winter moisture around the crown is the main cause of loss, well ahead of cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork compost around the base in spring, or apply a balanced \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/slow-release-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eslow release fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e. Container plants appreciate a supplemental liquid feed during active growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove weather-damaged leaves in early spring before new growth pushes, and cut spent flower stems at the base. Leave the foliage in place through winter to shelter the crown. Divide every three or four years if the crown lifts above the soil line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainer growing: an excellent pot subject, particularly where the shifting foliage color can be seen closely. Provide real drainage, and in colder zones shelter or insulate the pot so the root ball is not repeatedly frozen and thawed. Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Size is the Fyre Wing Rhodonite Coral Bells for Sale Online?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Fyre Wing Rhodonite Coral Bells ships in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and is appropriately sized for its container at the time of shipment. Plants may arrive with buds or blooms during the active growing season. If you have specific sizing or planting questions, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Almanac Planting Co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Large Does Fyre Wing Rhodonite Coral Bells Grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a mature height of about 8 in. in leaf, 12 in. in flower and a spread of roughly 12 in. in the garden. Growth rate is moderate. If you have questions about spacing for your site, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Almanac Planting Co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are some common names for this plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold most often as coral bells, and sometimes as alumroot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the Fyre Wing series different from other heuchera?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaf shape. Coral bells have always had rounded, lobed leaves; Fyre Wing has deeply divided, finely serrated ones closer to a laceleaf Japanese maple. It began as a single chance mutation and took roughly five years of breeding to stabilize into a reliable plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the color keep changing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the intended behavior, not a problem. Temperature drives pigment expression in heuchera. Cool spring and fall weather brings out the rose and violet; summer heat shifts the leaves toward copper and can add a light silvering. The plant is meant to look different across the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it evergreen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemi-evergreen across most of its range. Foliage persists through winter in milder zones and holds only partially in Zones 4 through 6, particularly without snow cover. Leave it standing either way — the old leaves protect the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it differ from 'Hematite'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame series, same size class and hardiness, different character. 'Hematite' is a solid deep cordovan red with copper tips; 'Rhodonite' has finer foliage and a shifting rose-to-copper coloration with visible veining. They contrast well planted near each other. 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