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This type of geychera is fully consistent with its name. The original leaves of all kinds of shades resemble a box of marmalade. There is everything that your heart desires. Geichera Marmalade, like a chameleon, periodically changes the color of the leaves. Bright, saturated shades are replaced by deep dark tones.
The mysterious nature of this plant has conquered the whole world. Heuchera appeared from North America. As a true representative of the saxifrage family, in nature it grows on the slopes of the mountains. Such unpretentiousness to the composition of the soil and high decorativeness brought Heuchera Marmalade to the leaders of garden plants.
Description of Heuchera Marmalade
Geichera Marmalade, photo and description of which are presented below, is one of the most beautiful varieties. A compact dense bush about 50 cm high is decorated with corrugated leaves. Their color palette includes various shades of green and pink. Purple and silver specimens look especially impressive. From above, the leaf plate is decorated with original patterns consisting of spots, specks and veins.
The flowering period of Heuchera Marmalade begins in June and lasts two months. The buds are like little bells. When they bloom and bloom, in their place boxes with seeds are formed, each of which is no larger than a poppy seed.
In order for the plant to delight with its beauty for a long time, the soil is not waterlogged and every 3-5 years a rejuvenation procedure is carried out.
Geichera Marmalade in landscape design
On the flower beds of Geicher, Lime Marmalade (pictured) easily performs as a soloist. A bright prima often does not need the company of other plants. Bushes of contrasting colors or specimens of the same color, but with different patterns on the leaves, are planted nearby. Single plantings are usually decorated with curbs and discounts.
To create shading for the Heucheras Marmalade, they are placed next to coniferous and deciduous trees. Ornamental grasses, roses, hosts, tulips, irises and daffodils will also be good neighbors. In all its glory, Marmalade Heuchera will be able to express themselves in high fenced flower beds. These plants are also grown in containers. Tubs are placed at the front entrance to the house or on the terrace.
Growing Heuchera Marmalade from seeds
Planting material can be harvested by yourself or bought in a specialized store. Be sure to pay attention to the expiration date. For seeds in ordinary packages, it is six months, in foil - 18 months.
Sowing Heuchera Marmalade seeds consists of several stages:
- Selection of containers. The container should be wide, with a side height of about 5 cm. Holes must be made in the bottom for the outflow of excess moisture.
- Soil preparation... Loose earth is mixed with perlite and sand. The resulting mixture is disinfected in the oven (5 to 7 minutes). You can just pour boiling water over and let dry a little.
- Landing... Heuchera seeds Marmalade are microscopic grains. It is difficult to work with them. It is preliminarily recommended to connect them with sand, distribute them over the surface of damp earth and level them. It is not necessary to deepen the planting material. From above, the container is sealed with transparent polyethylene and placed on a light windowsill away from drafts.Further, the usual care is provided, consisting of regular ventilation and moisturizing. With the appearance of the first sprouts, holes are made in the film shelter. So the plants will get used to the air faster.
- Picking... On each sprout of Heuchera Marmalade, three strong leaves should form. Now you can plant Heuchera in new containers, leaving 5-6 cm of free space between the shoots. During this period, it is especially important to monitor watering. Dampness or drought will kill young plants. When stable heat is established (by about the second half of May), containers with geyher Marmalade are dug into the garden soil in a shaded place. This will give the shoots the opportunity to get stronger and calmly carry out the final transplant into the open ground.
Planting and caring for the Lime Marmalade in the open field
Although Heuchera Marmalade is undemanding in care, so that this herbaceous perennial pleases with its appearance, some rules still need to be adhered to.
Landing site preparation
The decorativeness of Heuchera Marmalade will depend on the correctly selected area. Specimens in which shades of red prevail in the color of the leaves need a fairly bright place. For other varieties, partial shade is suitable, when the sun shines only in the morning hours. According to the description, Heuchera Lime Marmalade belongs to the latter. That is, it must be planted in a shaded place. In this case, the site must be protected from wind gusts and drafts. Lowlands with stagnant melt and rainwater are not suitable.
Geykher Marmalade prefer rather loose and fertile soil. The earth should be good for moisture and oxygen. The optimal acidity index is 5-6 pH. Before planting, the site is cleared of weeds, dug up and loosened.
Landing rules
Early spring is considered the best time. You can plant your own seedlings or purchase seedlings. A square pit is dug on the site, the width and depth of which are 30 cm. Wood ash, well-rotted compost and fertile soil are poured into it. All ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
Heuchera sapling Marmalade is cleaned from rot, defective areas are cut off. Coal crumb is used as a disinfectant. After the cuttings are placed in a hole and sprinkled with earth. In a month and a half, the root system will be fully formed and strengthened. If necessary, the plant can be transplanted. Delenki with rosettes are planted in September, providing protection from temperature extremes.
Watering and feeding
The soil is moistened every two days. It is important to ensure that the topsoil has time to dry out. On the hottest days, watering is increased. Water is applied only at the root, the leaves must remain dry.
The condition of a flower is judged by its appearance. If the leaf plates fade, shrink and become lethargic, it is time to apply fertilizers.
Pruning
Heuchera flowers Marmalade are not the most beautiful. So that they do not take away strength from ornamental plants, they are cut off. In summer, young leaves actively grow, and old and dried ones are periodically removed. For the winter, the leaves do not need pruning.
Preparing for winter
In the southern regions with warm winters, geychera can be left without shelter. If the climate is harsh, the shoots are insulated with lutrasil or spruce branches. Too dense shelter for geyhera Marmalade is not necessary, since the plant must breathe. Container specimens are transferred to the winter garden, to the glazed terrace or to the basement. In the spring, with the help of a pruner, all old shoots are carefully cut out.
Reproduction
In addition to seed propagation, there are two more effective ways to breed Heuchera Marmalade:
- Division... The most favorable time is May or September. The bush must be dug up and rotted or too long roots removed. Then, with a sharp and disinfected blade, the rhizome is divided into several parts.The resulting cuttings are immediately immersed in the ground up to the first pair of leaves. Water and cover with a thick film. After 2 weeks, the bushes will take root.
- Cuttings... Before the Marmalade heuchera bush blooms or immediately after that, you can start harvesting cuttings. To do this, cut off shoots with a length of 5 to 8 cm. Places of cuts should be treated with "Kornevin" or another drug. After the plant is transferred to containers with wet soil or sand. A cap is made of glass or polyethylene on top. After a month, the cuttings will take root.
Diseases and pests
Geichera Marmalade has good immunity to diseases and is rarely attacked by pests. But with improper care, the plant weakens. The cause of the development of diseases is high humidity or acidity, as well as excessive feeding with organic components. All this leads to the appearance of root rot, rust on the leaves and powdery mildew. Removing the affected parts and treating the plant with fungicides will help protect the plant from diseases.
Conclusion
Geykhera Marmalade is one of the brightest and most unpretentious garden plants. Wavy bushes of bizarre colors will not go unnoticed. They will transform the garden into an exotic corner with colorful lanterns.
