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New Varieties of Heuchera
Posted by Erica Althans-Schmidt on Friday, February 26th, 2010 at 10:05 AM
A rainbow of Heuchera - Coral Bells.
When thousands of plants surround you every day it is hard to pick favorites, but I must say that I am super excited by all the new varieties of Heuchera (Coral Bells) that we have this year. I am in love with the wide spectrum of colors and variegation of their leaves. I can't wait until summer comes and I get to see their dainty bloom shoots that float like clouds above their striking foliage from May until July. And then, in the fall, they are one of the most spectacular plants for fall containers - maintaining their color through those cold nights, keeping summer alive.
They are also a very easy plant, being widely adaptable. They liven up the shade and shine in the sun (with enough moisture). They are very winter hardy in our area and can be planted up to an altitude of 8000'. And the cherry on top is that they are purported to be deer resistant.
I love Coral Bells. Give them a try and I'm sure you will too!
A rainbow of Heuchera - Coral Bells.
When thousands of plants surround you every day it is hard to pick favorites, but I must say that I am super excited by all the new varieties of Heuchera (Coral Bells) that we have this year. I am in love with the wide spectrum of colors and variegation of their leaves. I can't wait until summer comes and I get to see their dainty bloom shoots that float like clouds above their striking foliage from May until July. And then, in the fall, they are one of the most spectacular plants for fall containers - maintaining their color through those cold nights, keeping summer alive.
They are also a very easy plant, being widely adaptable. They liven up the shade and shine in the sun (with enough moisture). They are very winter hardy in our area and can be planted up to an altitude of 8000'. And the cherry on top is that they are purported to be deer resistant.
I love Coral Bells. Give them a try and I'm sure you will too!
Putting the Perennials to Bed
Posted by Erica Althans-Schmidt on Sunday, November 15th, 2009 at 7:29 PM
Jaten Test putting the perennials to bed for the winter.
Where do all our perennials go from year to year? We put them in a large cold frame that we build ever year. Perennials in pots are not nearly as hardy as those in the ground. Their roots are exposed to the greater extremes of cold and heat, wet and dry. But by snuggling them all together and covering them with a frost cloth, it helps to moderate those extremes. It is a lot of work moving all those plants. But worth it to have happy, more mature plants for the coming year.
Jaten Test putting the perennials to bed for the winter.
Where do all our perennials go from year to year? We put them in a large cold frame that we build ever year. Perennials in pots are not nearly as hardy as those in the ground. Their roots are exposed to the greater extremes of cold and heat, wet and dry. But by snuggling them all together and covering them with a frost cloth, it helps to moderate those extremes. It is a lot of work moving all those plants. But worth it to have happy, more mature plants for the coming year.
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