Heuchera: planting and care in the open field

There is no particular difficulty in growing a perennial Heuchera outdoors. The main thing is that the place where the plant will be planted is correctly selected taking into account its needs. Some species (for example, heuchera cylindrical) grow well in the mountainous regions of North America. The flower has a unique appearance, so it is often used in landscape design. The article discusses what a Heuchera looks like, planting and care in the open field behind it.

Plant propagation

Heuchera can be propagated in two ways: by dividing the bush and by cuttings.

Dividing the bush

Dividing a bush is an easier and faster method than cutting. With it, it is possible to preserve the decorative effect of the bush. It is possible to use this method in early spring or autumn.

How Heuchera blooms

To carry out the division of the bush, you must:

1. Separate the outlet from the adult plant.
2. Transplant the plant slightly deeper than the mother plant was planted.

If you do not plant Heuchera in time, this can lead to problems such as:

• poor tolerance to the winter period;
• heat and high temperature will be torment for the plant;
• in spring, the plant is most likely to contract diseases;
• exposed stems will break in strong winds.

Cuttings

This method requires:

1. Separate a 4-6 cm stalk from the bush.
2. Plant him in a greenhouse.

The whole process takes 3-4 weeks. Then it is possible to transplant the flower into open ground.

General growing conditions

Heuchera requires little care. The most important thing is to choose the right place. It is better to plant a flower under the crowns of trees, since under the sun it will wither and require abundant and frequent watering. It is best to pick a place where there is little shadow. However, you should not choose dense darkness, as this will cause the pattern from the leaves to disappear.

Geyhera care is simple. This perennial plant grows well in a summer cottage. It can be planted near hosts, grasses, shrubs and conifers.

The flower in question is not pretentious to the composition of the soil. However, it will not be able to grow on some types of soil. What kind of soil does Heuchera dislike:

• land with excessive acidity;
• there is a very high density of land at the landing site;
• poor conditions if groundwater, melt or rainwater is stagnant in the soil.

The plant blooms especially luxuriantly in loose soil, which maintains a normal amount of moisture.

Landing dates

Heuchera in the garden can reproduce by seeds and vegetatively. The second method is preferred.

Planting time depends on the place of growth. A good time for planting is from May to June.

When to plant Heuchera in open ground

Features of growing from seeds

How to plant Heuchera from seeds? To do this, you need to follow some rules:

• the seeds can sprout within six months after being harvested. In this regard, it is necessary to monitor the expiration date on the packaging.Packaged seeds in foil are stored for a year and a half longer;
• for planting seeds, you must choose a wide dish. The height of the container must be at least 5 cm;
• the soil for the seeds should be loose. It is necessary to add sand or perlite to the soil;
• before planting, the soil must be warmed up in the oven for 5-7 minutes;
• seeds are sown in March-April;

How to grow from seeds

• sowing is necessary on moistened soil, which was previously loosened and leveled;
• the container with the sown seeds is covered with foil or glass;
• a lot of light is needed for seedlings, so it is better to put the container on the windowsill;
• seedlings will sprout in 2-3 weeks. During this period, it is sometimes required to open the glass for ventilation;
• after the appearance of the first three leaves, it is necessary to make a dive, planting seedlings at a distance of 4-6 cm;
• by mid-May, you can start planting in open ground.

Choosing a place for planting: in the shade or in the sun

How to plant Heuchera: in the shade or in the sun? The choice of a landing site is of great importance. It affects the leaves and flowering. Most plant varieties need to be planted in semi-shaded areas. Young plants are best planted in well-lit areas. However, it is required to ensure that there are no drafts.

Transfer

For some species, a Heuchera transplant is required every three years. The plant retains its outlet for no more than five years. Then the bush exposes the entire middle. You can transplant the plant in autumn or spring. To plant a plant, you need to do the following steps:

1. After flowering, remove peduncles and bare stems. The plant blooms from June to August. Her flowers are small. The color can be cream, white, red, bloody, purple. The flowers look like bells. They are collected in panicles. The fruit of the heuchera is a box containing the seeds. They are about the size of a poppy seed.
2. Dig up an old bush and divide it into several pieces.
3. Place the received divisions according to the selected places.

How to care for this flower

How to care for geychers? This does not require much effort.

How to care for Heuchera outdoors

Watering

If poured over to Heuchera, it will lead to the fact that the root system can rot. The best option would be moderate watering without tolerating waterlogged soil. Watering is carried out in hot and dry weather, in the morning or in the evening.

Top dressing

Heuchera does not need frequent feeding. Mineral fertilizers are used as needed. In the spring, fertilizers are applied before the plant blooms, and in the summer after flowering. How to feed Heuchera in the summer: complex fertilizers with a low nitrogen content.

How to feed Heuchera

Pruning for the winter

The issue of pruning Heuchera for wintering is controversial. The leaves of the plant should not be removed, only dry peduncles are removed. The foliage will protect the plant from frost. After the end of flowering, the peduncles will only take away the strength from the plant. Heuchera pruning is necessary for it to retain its beautiful appearance.

Disease and pest problems

Some people have a question, why doesn't Heuchera grow? This may be due to the fact that the plant is affected by diseases or pests. However, Heuchera diseases are rarely affected, but powdery mildew may appear. It appears as a white coating on the leaves.In this case, the plant is treated with a fungicide.

Brown spotting can severely spoil the appearance. It is expressed by the appearance of light brown spots that have a different shape. The spots grow gradually, and the plant is completely affected. This disease often manifests itself in warm summer. In the event of this disease, it is required to spray the flower with products that contain copper. These include Bordeaux liquid or copper oxychloride. Processing is carried out 2-3 times with an interval of 10-14 days.

Among the pests of geychera are noted:

• furrowed weevil. Its larvae feed on the rhizome of the plant. As a result, the top of the flower dries up. To eliminate the insect, sawdust is used. They are soaked in creolin. For half a bucket of sawdust, take 1 tbsp. spoon of funds. Everything is mixed and scattered around the bushes. You can also fight them using mustard powder (1 tablespoon of the dry product is diluted in 1 liter of water). The bush is sprayed with this solution from all sides;
• slugs. They eat holes in the leaves and leave silvery mucus. Dusting the soil with lime is carried out against them. This event takes place in the early morning or evening. During these periods, slugs are most active.

What diseases does Heuchera have?

Growing and caring for a Heuchera flower is a simple process. It can grow even in Siberia or the Urals. The main thing that needs to be done is to choose the right place for planting. For the rest, moderate watering and infrequent feeding are needed.