Melting Fire Coral Bells is a redder version of Emperor's Cloak Coral Bells, with stand-out red foliage that is deeply curled and ruffled! These plants are extremely hardy perennials, tolerant of drought and poor soils.

These seeds are pelleted, which is a coating that helps with ease of germination.

Type: Hardy perennial

Height: 10" leaves, 18" flowers

Location: Sun or part sun

Hardiness zones: 4-9

Bloom time: Summer

Seed size: Coral bell seeds are small

Seeds per pack: 5

Germination: Start these seeds indoors right away for best germination rates. Your planting container should have holes in the bottom for excess water to drain. These seeds require light to germinate. Sow the seeds on surface of a seed-start mix, and water in. Do not bury the seeds. Leave them at room temperature (20-22 °C, 68-72 °F) for 4 weeks. If they have not germinated after 4 weeks then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 4 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to a cool room (15C, 59F) for them to germinate. Germination can be 30-60 days after the warming period, though some will take longer.