{"product_id":"ruby-tuesday-coral-bells","title":"Ruby Tuesday Coral Bells","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBold-Foliage Coral Bells for Minnesota Shade Gardens\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby Tuesday Coral Bells (\u003cem\u003eHeuchera 'Ruby Tuesday'\u003c\/em\u003e) is a coral bells hand-selected for the Twin Cities climate. Airy spires of small bell-shaped flowers in early summer; bees and hummingbirds visit. Whether you're planting a shaded border in Minneapolis, layering a foundation bed in Minnetonka, or anchoring a perennial bed in Maple Grove — Ruby Tuesday Coral Bells performs reliably in zone 4b–5a yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRuby Tuesday Coral Bells Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeuchera 'Ruby Tuesday'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoral Bells, Alumroot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–18 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–24 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate — clump expands 4–8 inches per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart shade. Tolerates morning sun in Minnesota; afternoon shade keeps foliage from scorching.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage. Consistent moisture in the first year; established plants are drought-tolerant.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates Minnesota clay-loam. Prefers well-draining, organic-rich soil — amend with compost at planting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-evergreen — colorful foliage holds late into fall; foliage tucks down for winter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -30°F with adequate mulch; mulch crown 2–3 inches in late November.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrongly deer-resistant. Rabbits also avoid.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAiry spires of small bell-shaped flowers in early summer; bees and hummingbirds visit.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSee product photo — varies by cultivar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRuby Tuesday Coral Bells Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShaded foundation borders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoral Bells form tidy mounds that anchor the front of a shaded bed under mature maples and oaks throughout the Twin Cities. Plant 14–18 inches apart for full coverage in 2 seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContainer and planter color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colorful foliage holds its show from May through hard frost — perfect for a mixed perennial container on a north-facing porch in Edina, Minneapolis, or St. Paul. Pair with ferns and impatiens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEdging along shaded paths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA row of Coral Bells along a flagstone path through a side yard adds month-after-month color where bloom-only perennials would go dull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Ruby Tuesday Coral Bells in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall (late August–early October) is the ideal planting window.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soil is still warm for root development, cool air reduces transplant stress, and the plant gets 6–8 weeks to establish roots before ground freeze (typically mid-November in the Twin Cities).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring (late April–May) is the second-best window\u003c\/strong\u003e — the plant gets the full growing season to establish before its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid summer planting (June–August) when possible. Never plant after mid-October or before late April — frozen ground or frost-heaving kills new roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Ruby Tuesday Coral Bells\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDig wide, not deep.\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3× the root ball width, same depth as the container. Heavy clay benefits from even wider digging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck drainage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill the hole with water — if it doesn't drain in 30 minutes, mound-plant or break through any clay hardpan to improve drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackfill with native soil + 20–30% compost.\u003c\/strong\u003e Minnesota clay-loam benefits from organic amendment but don't create a \"container\" of pure compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Refer to the mature width above and space accordingly. Closer for mass plantings, wider for individual specimen plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater basin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Build a 3–4 inch ring around the planting to direct water to the roots. Flatten or remove before winter to avoid ice damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch.\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 inches of shredded bark or wood chip mulch, kept 2 inches away from the trunk or crown. Do NOT use gravel mulch in Minnesota — it doesn't insulate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Ruby Tuesday Coral Bells in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 1–2 days, deep and slow (15–25 minutes per plant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 3–4 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Every 5–7 days during active growth; less if rainfall is adequate (Minnesota averages ~3 inches\/month June–August)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze\u003c\/strong\u003e (typically late October in the Twin Cities metro) to avoid pushing late-season growth that gets killed by winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished plants only need supplemental water during droughts (2+ weeks with no rain and temps above 80°F). Water deeply and infrequently — every 7–14 days during dry spells, soaking to 6–8 inches depth. Let natural rainfall do most of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Coral Bells survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — they are reliably hardy to zone 4. The crown can be heaved by alternating freeze-thaw cycles, so mulch 2–3 inches deep around the crown in late fall and check in early spring to push any heaved plants back down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Coral Bells deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrongly. Deer almost universally pass over Heuchera, making them a top pick for high-pressure deer suburbs like Minnetonka, Wayzata, Eden Prairie, and Chanhassen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much sun do Coral Bells need in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart shade is ideal. Morning sun with afternoon shade gives the best foliage color without scorching. Deeper colors and red-leaved varieties tolerate slightly more sun than chartreuse or silver varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo Coral Bells tolerate clay soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with amendment. Dig 2–3x the root ball width and mix 20–30% compost into the backfill. Avoid planting in low spots that hold standing water — they prefer well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all\"\u003eShop the full Three Timbers Minnesota catalog\u003c\/a\u003e — zone 4-hardy plants hand-selected for Twin Cities yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deer-resistant\"\u003eDeer-Resistant Plants\u003c\/a\u003e — for high-pressure suburbs like Minnetonka, Wayzata, and Eden Prairie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pollinator-garden\"\u003ePollinator Garden Plants\u003c\/a\u003e — supports the Lawns to Legumes program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54219869028657,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/Ruby_Tuesday_Coral_Bells_1.jpg?v=1778991914","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/ruby-tuesday-coral-bells","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}