Where should I plant Heuchera?
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Hereof, how do you plant a Heuchera?
HOW AND WHEN TO PLANT HEUCHERAS
- Choose a partial shade position.
- If the soil is heavy or is not free draining add lots of well rotted compost and / or grit to the area and dig it in well.
- It can be planted all year long if the soil is not frozen and you can water well when conditions are dry.
One may also ask, what grows well with Heuchera? They perform well in pots, woodland gardens, rock gardens and shade gardens. Some companion plants include other heucheras, hosta, ferns, astilbe, helleborus, ornamental grasses, coreopsis and phlox.
Hereof, where is the best place to plant coral bells?
Although green-leafed coral bells can be grown in full sun, coral bells with red or purple foliage do best in partially to fully shaded areas of the garden. Coral bells grown in full shade are less likely to flower, so place the plants in dappled shade if you want to see the stalks of bell-shaped flowers each spring.
Can Heuchera tolerate sun?
While hosta, ferns, and heuchera (coral bells) are typically considered best for shady or part-sun locations, some varieties do well in sunny spots. Sun-Tolerant Heucheras: Generally green or darker-colored heucheras tolerate sun well, though others are being bred with more sun-tolerance.