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Comment by Rich Bishop on September 7, 2010 at 7:39pm

I see the best results here at 5350' with them in lots of sun, but not in a hot spot, such as near big rocks or in a gravel mulch bed. Full sun in a well-amended, mulched flowerbed with other plants all around is preferable to out alone in the full sun with exposed soil (no mulch) and hot winds drying its leaves out. Of course, the best exposure for them, and for many plants, is morning sun and afternoon shade.

Comment by Kristin Dexter Z5RI on September 7, 2010 at 7:12am

They prefer part to full shade. Some of the newer ones can tolerate more sun. It's probably best to check on-line or ask the vendor when you buy them. I've had luck with both.

Comment by Mickalyn Crawford Zone 5 on September 6, 2010 at 10:25am

so I should plant mine in full sun? I thought they needed to be in the shade.

Comment by Rich Bishop on September 5, 2010 at 11:06pm

I've found that heucheras don't like an unamended, heavy clay soil. My best success with them, including 'Palace Purple', is to add some compost or other soil amendment. Even in Missouri, the purple ones color up best with lots of sun.

Comment by Mickalyn Crawford Zone 5 on September 3, 2010 at 10:50am

I love these plants and want to get all the colors they have. I have a purple palace, but it looks terrible. What is the best soil for these?

Comment by Kristin Dexter Z5RI on May 27, 2010 at 8:17am

They photograph as well as lady's mantle with the morning dew, don't they?

Comment by Kristin Dexter Z5RI on May 27, 2010 at 8:16am

Comment by Kristin Dexter Z5RI on May 25, 2010 at 11:35am

I am so glad to see a group for heucheras. I just love them too. I plant them with my hostas, or as a border. Don't they have the nicest growing habit?

Comment by Nancy Malone z7B OKC on May 15, 2010 at 10:39pm

I am planting my first bed of Heuchs this year to complement my hostas. Looking forward to experimenting with diff varieties. Starting with chocolate ruffles & purple palace.I'm in Oklahoma & redesigning my entire back beds.

Comment by Lynne Hausman on May 9, 2010 at 11:07pm

I have added Peach Melba, absolutely luscious color, and striking planted next to Key Lime Pie & Palace Purple.

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