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Name: Chris Ripon, Wisconsin              goldfinch4 Feb 27, 2013 4:13 AM CST |
| A new series is being introduced this year of compact, strong heuchera. http://www.pioneergardens.com/... They look similar to others on the market, but maybe their compact size makes them stand out. Cubits Store: The Sempervivum Patch - plants, containers, accessories! Also stop by Timber Treasures and Garden Buddies on Cubits |
Name: Bob Vernon N.J. (Zone 6a)          |
| They sound interesting. Overall I think his plants have done the best for me , so I would try them. Thanks for the info. |
Name: Julia Washington State (Zone 7a)       |
| Those look nice, wonder if we will ever see them on the market here? Sempervivum for Sale |
Name: Chris Ripon, Wisconsin goldfinch4 Feb 27, 2013 10:56 AM CST |
I think so. On the bottom of that page it says watch for them from Pioneer Gardens, and they're in the US.  Cubits Store: The Sempervivum Patch - plants, containers, accessories! Also stop by Timber Treasures and Garden Buddies on Cubits |
Name: Carolyn Madden Pennsylvania         Carolyn22 Feb 27, 2013 4:27 PM CST |
| Beautiful. I really like them and the fact that they remain compact will make them easier to use for containers or to tuck into a little spot. |
(Zone 7a)    dormantsrule Feb 27, 2013 11:16 PM CST |
NJBob said:They sound interesting. Overall I think his plants have done the best for me , so I would try them. Thanks for the info. I agree re: Thierry. His and those bred by the Olivers from PA have never been a problem here. My only issue is I like BIG instead of compact. But as the daylilies have taken over every inch of space, compact may be my new learning curve. Photo used in avatar purchased on istockphoto.com |
Name: Carolyn Madden Pennsylvania Carolyn22 Feb 28, 2013 3:32 AM CST |
| I find I have a tendancy to 'tuck' things that get a little too big and then DH comes in behind me cutting things back that spill over into sidewalks and such. Problem is I like the type of look where things spill over. It tends to soften the hardscapes.... |
Name: Chris Ripon, Wisconsin goldfinch4 Feb 28, 2013 3:52 AM CST |
| I like compact because I'm running out of garden space! Cubits Store: The Sempervivum Patch - plants, containers, accessories! Also stop by Timber Treasures and Garden Buddies on Cubits |
Name: Jen Dionne Southern NH (Zone 5b)      NHJenDion Feb 28, 2013 4:26 PM CST |
| GF4, Running out of space? Just dig up the lawn! That's what I do. Though my DH doesn't approve..... He who can laugh at himself will never cease to be amused.... |
Name: Carolyn Madden Pennsylvania Carolyn22 Feb 28, 2013 6:13 PM CST |
| I am running out of garden space too..... Time to move! |
Name: Chris Ripon, Wisconsin goldfinch4 Mar 1, 2013 1:24 AM CST |
Had back surgery a year ago, I think my digging-new-garden days are pretty much over.  Carolyn, I couldn't even imagine moving. There is no way I could dig up all my plants and take them along. Cubits Store: The Sempervivum Patch - plants, containers, accessories! Also stop by Timber Treasures and Garden Buddies on Cubits |
Name: Carolyn Madden Pennsylvania Carolyn22 Mar 1, 2013 4:43 PM CST |
| Chris My husband and I talk about moving when I can finally retire. We both want to go South. Initially I had misgivings, but then I found out that my siblings and children will scatter from their current locations - and some of them have mentioned moving south as well. My best friend has made it clear that if I go south, she is coming too - so essentially, the people that are important to me will not be staying where they are now. I look forward to the days when I don't have to suffer with the winters - anything below 68 degrees and I am cold. Odds are in a warmer climate, I will not be able to grow heux, however - I am hoping to retire and grow clematis and camelias. I will have to have another pond put in though - I cannot be without my pond. |
Name: Debra Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a) Service dogs: Angels with paws.        lovemyhouse Mar 1, 2013 5:54 PM CST |
Carolyn, depends on how far south you go. I live in the Dallas area and have no problems growing them.  Laugh and the world laughs with you. Cackle maniacally and people back away from you slowly. |
Name: Carolyn Madden Pennsylvania Carolyn22 Mar 1, 2013 7:21 PM CST |
| Debra Good to know! |
Name: Bob Vernon N.J. (Zone 6a) |
| I would think you could bring your Villosa as long as you have a nice shady area. |
Name: Clint Brown Medina, TN (Zone 7b)       clintbrown Mar 1, 2013 10:51 PM CST |
| Wow. If they could make Heuchera with leaves like that all the time, I'd buy them right now. I just have a feeling the veins won't have that color long. |
Name: Chris Ripon, Wisconsin goldfinch4 Mar 2, 2013 2:48 AM CST |
| There is something to be said about starting over with new gardens. But it would be nice to bring some plants along. South sounds wonderful right now! You're right Clint - the leaf colors change with the seasons, kind of like sempervivum. Cubits Store: The Sempervivum Patch - plants, containers, accessories! Also stop by Timber Treasures and Garden Buddies on Cubits |
Name: Carolyn Madden Pennsylvania Carolyn22 Mar 3, 2013 4:54 PM CST |
| Clint - I am sure the colors in the veins are seasonal - they are with the others. Part of the beauty of heuchs is their ever changing colors! |
Name: Clint Brown Medina, TN (Zone 7b) clintbrown Mar 3, 2013 4:57 PM CST |
| I know. I just want one that stays that way longer. Mine is only like that for a few weeks. I have one called 'Delta Dawn' that rarely looks like the tag. |
Name: Carolyn Madden Pennsylvania Carolyn22 Mar 4, 2013 3:25 AM CST |
| It may take some time. I know that my Miracle had to be a couple of years old before I saw any real color on it. |
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