I hope you don't mind answering some novice questions, but I have several.
I had doubts that huercheras would grow in my dry climate, but they seem to be doing quite well. Of course, I do not know what I am doing right.
I have 'Autumn Leaves', 'Silver Scrolls' and 'Amethyst Myst' and they have done surprisingly well in this climate.
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I bought 'Obsidian' and 'Paprika' this weekend. They are in 4" pots and I was told that the grower had just potted them up, so I know they need to grow some roots. Since I don't know where to site them and my day temps are in the high 90s for the rest of the summer, I don't plan to but them in the ground until fall.
Everything I have read about 'Obsidian' says it can take full sun. There's full sun and full sun. I live at the 2400' elevation level in the Klamath mountins. The higher elevation means that all of my plants get more intense sunlight and I don't have much shade in this garden. Can I site 'Obsidian' in my full sun in a dry climate ?
Since I am going to put it into a container, what kind of potting soil should I use ? Do heucheras in containers like to be root bound ? I know they need good drainage. What kind of potting soil should I use ? Do they need to be fed while growing root masses in the containers ? If so, what kind of fertilizer should I use ? Heck, what kind of containers should I use ? My temps are in the mid-to high 90s, but do cool off to about 50F at night. What should I be watching for as the plants come through the summer ?
'Paprika' is also said to grow in full sun, but I am guessing because of it's lighter foliage, it should get more shade than 'Obsidian'. Am I correct ?
btw .. I have to move
H. micrantha. The dang deer got it. I think I have to put it in a container to in order to bring it back. I'll be taking it out of heavy clay where it has been growing in deep shade. How do you adjust the potting soil when you are taking it out of it's native soil ? Do I have to see if I can find some deep shade for the plant ?
That's a lot of questions. I appreciate any help I can get. I really do like these plants.
Smiles,
Lyn
