Interim ratings for 2012 are posted:
"Some of the top rated Heuchera cultivars of 2012 include 'Apple Crisp', 'Berry Smoothie', 'Berry Marmalade', 'Cajun Fire', 'Purple Petticoats', 'Dale's Strain', 'Obsidian', 'Guardian Angel', and 'Spellbound'...."
Rating System
Our numerical rating system ranges from one to five and can be interpreted as follows:
1. Poor
2. Below Average
3. Average
4. Good
5. Excellent
Ratings are made during weekly observations. The following rubric is used in assigning ratings for overall plant health and appearance.
1. Dying or near death.
2. Very open habit or damage on more than 25% of foliage.
3. Slightly open habit and may have a small amount of damaged foliage.
4. Vigorous and healthy, with a habit that is dense but not perfectly uniform.
5. Habit is perfectly dense and mounding. No disease or foliage problems.
The following rubric is used when assigning ratings for floral display.
1. Inconspicuous flowers. Display is unattractive and would be best if removed.
3. Floral display does not detract from the aesthetic appeal.
Flowers are not proportional to plant size or do not compliment foliage color.
5. Flowers are numerous and complimentary to the foliage color.
Floral display is attractive and can be thought of as a selling point.
The following rubric is used when assigning ratings for sun tolerance.
1. Majority of foliage is burnt. Poor growth/vigor.
2. Moderate foliage burning, slight bleaching or burning on new growth.
3. Leaf discoloration/bleaching and small burnt spots or leaf margins.
4. Mild discoloration/bleaching. Slight sun damage on lower leaves only.
5. No sun damage. Looks similar to plants grown in shade.
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