2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38
In recent years, the breeding process for the creation of new varieties of Heuchera has stepped forward. On the market there are specimens with silvery, bright red, corrugated, dark veined leaves. The bright inflorescences of modern hybrids complement the beauty of the bushes
The varieties differ from each other in the following qualities:
• shape, texture and color of the leaves;
• the height of an adult plant;
• density of sockets;
• color and size of inflorescences;
• winter hardiness;
• timing of flowering;
• requirement for illumination;
• the intensity of the growth of the bush;
• the ability to change the color of leaves depending on weather conditions.
Consider a few of the most popular varieties with different characteristics and shapes.
Obsidian
It is the darkest variety at the moment. Brown-black leaf plates do not change their color all season. Leathery, rounded with a shiny surface, they reach a height of 25 cm. Small creamy inflorescences reach 60 cm. Blooms in June-July.
Autumn leaves
In translation it means "autumn leaves". Chameleon variety. During the season, it changes the color of the leaves several times: in the spring - bright red, in the summer - there are grayish streaks, by the fall it becomes a bright ruby color. The height of the bush is 25 cm, it has a diameter of 40 cm. The cream-colored flowers bloom from June to the end of August.
Midnght rose
The unusual color of the leaf plate attracts the attention of gardeners. The name of this variety means "midnight rose". On the leathery maroon surface are scattered with bright pink tiny spots, similar to small splashes. Miniature bushes reach a height of 20 cm. Prefers sunny places and partial shade. It blooms in late May with white bells, which look beautiful against the background of dark foliage, giving the plant a special charm.
Greme brulee
Bright, amber-orange leaves turn slightly red in summer. The wrong side is much darker than the front side. Inflorescences of a creamy range. The height of an adult plant reaches 30 cm, diameter 45 cm. Flowering June-August.
Green spice
The leaf blade of this variety is similar to marble with a green base, covered with silvery reflections and dark purple-greenish veins. By the middle of summer, it partially turns into a brownish-red hue. There is a malachite edging along the edges. The height of the bush is 15-20 cm. Inflorescences are greenish-cream. Blossom from late May to early July.
Electra
At the beginning of spring, the leaves have a light green-yellow hue with a rich orange venation, by the end of summer they turn into peach. Plant height 20-30 cm, diameter reaches 50 cm. Inflorescences are yellow-green small. Blooms from late May to July. Protect from direct sunlight during the growing season.
Paris
Bushes of compact addition, up to 15 cm high, with leaves of a mint-silvery shade, dissected with dark green veins. Bright pink bells on long stems draw everyone's attention in the flower bed to this cultivar. Flowering continues under favorable conditions from late May to early September. It winters well without shelter, increasing the number of outlets every year.
Purple petticoats
A very unusual variety. The same plant contains leaves of different colors at the same time. Adults are green, young are red-purple. In sunny places, they turn into beet-red. Strong corrugation along the edges of the carved teeth gives the plants a delicacy. Dense bushes 25 cm high. Cream inflorescences. Prefers sunny and partial shade.
Galaxy
Shiny bright red leaves are covered with small specks of pinkish scale. During the growing season, it darkens slightly, the specks become lighter. Bushes are compact, 20 cm high, 30 cm in diameter. They grow very quickly. Blooms in June with pale pink bells.
When choosing heuchera for your flower garden, pay attention to all of the above qualities of the varieties. See how they will blend in with the already planted plants. Create your own unique arrangement of these beautiful flowers.
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