Heuchera: planting and care in open ground

Many gardeners are interested in heuchera, including planting and care in the open ground, and photos. This plant isn't particularly fussy, and it's easy to grow and care for in the garden. Heuchera doesn't have any special requirements, but there are some nuances that need to be considered before attempting to grow it.
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Heuchera - growing and care

The very first thing is to choose the right location for the plant. It needs slightly diffused sunlight, so plant it either in an area that only gets morning sun, or in light partial shade.

Next comes the soil. Any plant species thrives in well-drained, nutritious soil. It thrives in rocky beds, where moisture collects under the rocks and there's no standing water—ideal conditions. If such a spot isn't available in your garden, create some drainage in the holes when planting, add a little organic matter, and then mulch the soil to retain moisture.

Be careful with watering—stagnant water is dangerous for its delicate roots, but our beauty also dislikes drought. Therefore, water moderately, lightly, and regularly, and the heuchera will delight you with its lush beauty throughout the long summer and autumn months. Many species of the plant retain their beautiful foliage even in winter, livening up a dull winter garden.

Planting Heuchera

The plant can be grown from seedlings. To do this, prepare containers around March, loosen the soil, water it with a weak solution of potassium permanganate, scatter the seeds over the surface, and press them down with your palm. Cover with glass, place the container on a bright, warm windowsill, open it daily for ventilation, and the seedlings will appear in 2-3 weeks. Once three leaves have formed, transplant them into separate containers, and once the garden warms up, around June, transplant them to a pre-selected spot in your garden.

Once you have your own two- or three-year-old bushes, you can replant them by dividing them. This will both rejuvenate the plant and propagate the heuchera. It can also be propagated easily by cuttings. Look closely and you'll see buds at the edge of the soil. Use a sharp, clean knife to cut them deep and place them in a separate bed, moisten the soil with a rooting stimulant, and cover. After a couple of months, the heuchera will be ready for transplanting to its permanent location. Also, sprinkle the cut areas with ash to disinfect them to prevent disease.
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Heuchera 'Purple Castle' in landscape design

The blood-red heuchera is very beautiful and beloved by gardeners. Incidentally, it's the most undemanding, and a great place to start your fascination with this luxurious plant. The small-leaved heuchera, with its silvery or cherry-red velvety leaves, is quite striking. However, many consider the "Purple Castle" heuchera to be the most popular. This vibrant perennial captivates the eye with its stunning, multi-colored leaves, which remain in place throughout winter. When this heuchera blooms profusely, it creates the impression of a delicate, enchanting cloud descending upon the garden. When combined with other plants, it's truly beautiful, and landscapers often use the "Purple Castle" heuchera to decorate their plots. Don't cut back the foliage for the winter; it preserves the plant, and from early spring, it begins to delight you with its heavenly beauty until the cold weather sets in.