Growing Heuchera from Seeds at Home

Description

There are about 37 species heucherasThey all differ in leaf size, bush size, and shape. This value is shared by both pure species and hybrids, and the selection is quite extensive. It grows as a bush, consisting of large leaves. Leaf shapes vary widely, but are predominantly serrated. The wide, flat end of the leaf blade can be either pointed or rounded. The leaf is quite wide and has a dense skin. The leaves are petiolate.

The color spectrum covers a wide range, as a single species can exhibit a mixture of several shades. Colors include red, burgundy, yellow, near-black, purple, and green, including all shades of the primary spectrum. Leaves, depending on the variety chosen, can be patterned. The leaf texture can be plain, ribbed, or curly. The flower blooms for a long time. Heuchera can reach a height of no more than sixty centimeters. The shape of the bush resembles round mounds. Heuchera is an undemanding flower, making it possible to grow it from seed indoors.

Growing Heuchera from Seeds at Home

Heuchera can be planted either from seedlings or from seeds. In the latter case, simply sow the seeds and cover them with soil. The soil should be loose, well-rested, and soft. However, planting this perennialIt is recommended to grow heuchera from seedlings. It can be grown in a greenhouse or indoors in special containers. After sowing, heuchera seeds should germinate in thirty to forty days.

Heuchera seeds can be sown in late March or early April. Since heuchera tolerates low sunlight, it can be planted in the shade, which is one of the most important characteristics of this flower. Partial shade is optimal. Heuchera can be planted in the western and eastern parts of your garden. This will ensure it receives the required amount of light.

Heucheras planted in a sunny area require ample watering. For a sunny location, choose a heuchera with a brighter color. It will look especially vibrant in direct sunlight. Red-colored varieties need more sun than others, as sunlight maintains the red hue.

In the shade, the expected red color of heuchera will grow green. The soil before planting heuchera requires no special preparation, except for testing its pH using special indicators, which are available at flower shops. Heuchera prefers neutral or slightly acidic soil. Heuchera can even grow in rocky soil and requires little maintenance. Rocky soil is the plant's natural habitat. However, in soft, nutritious, fertilized soil, the flower will grow much more luxuriantly and beautifully.

Watering Heuchera

Heuchera does not tolerate overwatering. To avoid damaging water retention in the plant's root system, a drainage system is essential. Watering should be moderate but regular—about every two days as the soil dries out. Spraying the leaves is not recommended, as even accidental contact during watering can cause leaf burn.

We recommend:Foxglove: planting and care in open ground

With seedlings, germination occurs in fourteen to twenty days. After the first leaves (at least two) appear, the plant can be pricked out. They can be transplanted into individual containers or spaced 6 to 10 centimeters apart. Once the flowers have established themselves, they can be transplanted into open ground, spaced approximately twenty centimeters apart. However, the larger and more spreading the variety, the greater the distance the plant needs. The soil should be loosened regularly to ensure sufficient oxygen supply.

The plant doesn't require fertilizing, but only during the first year. It's recommended to feed ornamental heucheras with complex or organic fertilizers. Be extremely careful with inorganic fertilizers. You can also use a general-purpose fertilizer suitable for all varieties of heuchera. Follow the instructions on the packaging. Fertilizing is usually done before and after flowering.

Growing Heuchera from Seeds at Home

Heuchera will delight you with its blooms for about five years with proper care. After four years, the heuchera bush may lose its vigor. It's necessary to divide the bush into equal sections and replant them. This is best done in late spring or early fall. Trim the roots if necessary. Root rot can be treated with charcoal powder. The holes for the sections of the bush should be about half a meter deep. Plant the bushes thirty centimeters apart. Water thoroughly afterward. It takes three to four weeks for the plant to adapt. If you're not collecting seeds, it's best to remove the inflorescence. Do this after the plant has finished flowering. If the leaves at the bottom of the stem have fallen off over time, replant it in a deeper bed; it will look much better this way.

We recommend:Flower beds that bloom all summer

Heuchera can be propagated not only by dividing the bush, but also by cuttings in early or mid-summer.

The plant is disease-resistant. Rust and rot are a concern. These are caused by overwatering and overfertilizing.

Heuchera blooms throughout the summer. After flowering, you can remove the inflorescences and flower stalks. Wilted leaves should be removed during and after flowering.

Heuchera is a flower that is easy to grow from seeds at home (photo).