All these were taken in my garden today. It's a good day. Heuchera (coral bells) have become my go-to-plant-to-visit at any garden nursery. They come in such great colors, textures, sheen, leaf shape, size, and work in a garden bed or planters. There is nothing a good heuchera cannot do.
OK. That DOES it! I've been on a heuchera kick all day long! I only have a couple of variety but have been grieving the loss of one of two golden ones this year. I'm SO "tight" when it comes to buying plants, but after a stroll at our local Extension Gardens & now this post, I'm going to spring for at least a couple of new ones!
ReplyDeleteYour variety is amazing. Your photos are incredible!
Thanks Rebecca. I'm about the cheapest person you'll ever meet when it comes to plants. I think huechera are a great value because they are perennials. It kills me to spend good money on annuals - it's almost like throwing it away. The heuchera last for years and are teh fist thing popping up in the spring - last to go in the fall - if they go at all! usually they're still going strong and get covered in snow. I gave them their own bed so I can appreciate the different varieties.
DeleteBeautiful selection Jim. That first photo is the best. Is that Heuchera really that blue and shiny? If so, I want one!
ReplyDeleteIt's actually a deep, deep purple – and shiny.
DeleteThanks, thought it might be just the angle and lighting giving it the blue hue. Pretty though with those red specks.
DeleteI believe that one is laced Heuchera Galaxy.
DeleteI've got to go get more of these. You are going to end up costing me a pretty penny, Charlier. Never have seen any of these that need "rescued."
ReplyDeleteMy apologies. I never intended to facilitate the depletion of your retirement income. But they will bring you joy in your declining years.
DeleteWe have them too -- and now I know what they are!!!
ReplyDeleteI think most call them coral bells. Or heucherella sometimes-depending on their parentage.
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