Fall is the time to enjoy Heuchera!
vivian_2010 (IL Zone 5a)
9 years ago
When most of the plants start to look really bad, the heucheras and some hostas are still look great, actually some show the best colors.
Heuchera Paris, one of my favorite. It blooms from early May all the way to the first frost. It had some new flowers a couple of weeks ago.
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vivian_2010 (IL Zone 5a)
9 years agoMy favorite mini heuchera, Frost, under protection by Hosta Sagae.
vivian_2010 (IL Zone 5a)
9 years agoCaramel is big and strong, does not mind my neglect during the summer in a full sun garden
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Comments (20)Vivian: I came across Georgia Peach at the nursery today and was going to buy it on your recommendation until I saw the price $21.99. I think that is the most expensive Euchera I have ever seen. I have a Hort society bus tour coming up in June and I think I will wait until then and see if I can find it a little cheaper. Yours is lovely but yikes that price seemed steep....See MoreDo you cut back your Heuchera in the fall?
Comments (8)This is a first but I am going to disagree with gardengal. In the land of ice and snow hardy plants can certainly be damaged by frost. On May 23rd 2014 we had a very unusual late frost and plants I had in the ground for nearly 20 yrs. were severely affected. Hostas were the hardest hit, some turning to total mush. They did come back from the roots. Freshly planted items could take a harder hit. Edited to add - We in cold zones have an additional consideration, the nasty phenomenon known as frost heave. It can throw plants out of the ground with repeated freeze thaw cycles. This occurs with plantings done in fall as well as spring....See Morevivian_2010 (IL Zone 5a)
9 years agoObsidian is colorful, in the background of Hosta Touch of Class (one of my favorites).
vivian_2010 (IL Zone 5a)
9 years agoCajun Fire went through several color changes throughout the seasons and settle down to this one for the fall
vivian_2010 (IL Zone 5a)
9 years agoFire Alarm shows more purple this year than red. This one is a slow grower for me but well worth the effort.
vivian_2010 (IL Zone 5a)
9 years agoThe big and colorful Georgia Peach. My iphone does not do justice to its beauty. Behind it is my all time favorite hosta June.
Grape Hyacinths and Daffodils are really confused this year and thought this is spring time so started to grow
vivian_2010 (IL Zone 5a)
9 years ago
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9 years agoChrista in front, Tiramisu to the right, and Caramel. Ajuga fits right in in my opinion.
vivian_2010 (IL Zone 5a)
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