Coral Bells 'Fire Chief Drift'

About this plant

Heuchera x 'Front & Center Fire Chief Drift' is a garden showstopper, offering an unparalleled display of dynamic foliage. Its captivating leaves emerge an intense scarlet, gradually maturing to a rich burgundy-red with subtle hints of orange and purple, making it a truly eye-catching addition to any landscape. This award-winning selection is celebrated for its exceptional vigor and remarkably sturdy, compact habit. Beyond its striking foliage, 'Fire Chief Drift' also produces delicate spikes of creamy white flowers in late spring to early summer, adding a charming contrast to its fiery leaves. Perfect for borders, containers, or mass plantings, this Coral Bells cultivar provides continuous color and texture throughout the growing season, even in shadier spots. Its robust nature and easy-care requirements make it an ideal choice for both seasoned gardeners and those just starting out. Enjoy year-round interest with this resilient and beautiful perennial.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Heuchera 'Fire Chief Drift' is relatively low-maintenance. Cut back any spent flower stalks after blooming to encourage new growth and maintain a tidy appearance. In colder climates, a light winter mulch can help protect the crown, though it's generally quite hardy.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.