Hi Everyone

I purchased two Purple Heuchera (Not sure the official variant) one is doing well with flowers starting to come up, the other one doesn't look as hot. It has a lot of very large leaves that sit low to the ground. There are new leaves in the center of the plant, and I guess my question is, should I cut these older low lying leaves and just leave the new growth? Is that something I should do, or just leave it. I can post a picture if that's more helpful.

Thanks in advance for anyone who tries to help!

Jason

Without a pic I would not cut the leaves on a plant recently purchased. Remember leaves feed the roots. Even leaves that are not pretty. The more leaves the more energy for a plant through the leaves the better plant you will have.

Hi Cinta

Thanks for the reply. I thought I would include a photo, in case that changes your advice.

They just look like leaves that survived last Winter, if you want to cut them I would wait till the plant is established, but no reason to do it other then looks.

I agree with Bob. Hercs have never been a strong plant in my garden so I tend to lean toward leaving leaves that still have life over beauty. I wait until the new leaves have fully developed and cut the old leaves.

To the forum!

Thanks, everyone. I guess I will just leave them for now. I don't think the plant was that great to start with. I picked up a Cherry Truffle and a Spearmint this weekend. The Truffle is gorgeous!!

Jason

Cherry Truffle is a great looking one , have not seen it around here for sale yet.

@evilpenguinj, That is pretty, What is your zone?

I am in Canada, about an hour north of Toronto. So it looks like my zone is 5b.

My bad, forgot to sat Welcome to the forum and the site and hope you enjoy it here.

No problem NJBob. Here is a picture of the Cherry Truffle I got. It's definitely my favourite. I have Spearmint, Berry Timeless, Sunrise and one other that I am not sure the name of.

evilpenguinj Sorry I'm late to the party. Love the color and ruffles.

Just looked up Sunrise, never heard of it. That is a very nice one.

Does anyone know what the name of the Heuchera is at the beginning of this thread? I lost or never had the name of it.

Thanks

Started another Heuchera garden in the back. The varieties I got were: Apple Twist, Black Pearl, Silver Gumdrop, Pretty Pistachio, Spearmint, Fun and Games Hopscotch, Cherry Truffle, Peachberry Ice. Everything is so colourful! Attached is a photo of them before we added the mulch.

Thanks

Those are so pretty.

Yes, they're gorgeous! I really love the colours on Silver Gumdrop.

Silver Gumdrop is one of my favorites too!

Very nice looking plants and a nice selection of colors. Hope the garden does well for you.