I sure do like my Obsidian, but I don't think the color is quite as dark as it was last year. I'd love to see some pics of your dark heucheras.
Dark Hercs
goldfinch, was your Obsidian in the same location last year? I've been moving my heuchs around just to try to get the desired colors. I saw KatyMac's Cascade Dawn posting the other day and dug mine up the next day to give it more shade. It didn't have enough silver for what it could be.
Here's my Vesuvius.
And the best-colored of my Geisha's Fans
These 2 are good ole Plum Puddin'
And Stormy Seas among the dying tulip foliage
Mickgene - yes, my Obsidian was in the same place last year. However it died to the ground over the winter so I'm thinking maybe it's lighter because these are all still new leaves. Does that make sense?
Really like your Giesha's Fan. I just got Plum Pudding but it's really small yet. You've got lots of nice dark ones. Thanks for sharing your pics!
I saw Dolcé Licorice a few weeks ago and am kicking myself for not buying it then. When I went back, they were gone. It looked truly black, not just a dark-looking purple, and was in blazing sun.
Here is Mocha that I just picked up. The picture makes it look a little more red than it actually is. It's more of a brownish color - very different.
Goldfinch your Mocha reminds me of a maple leaf in fall
MollyD
If your Obsidian is out in a sunny spot like that picture sort of indlicates it will surely suffer something. I have only one truly dark Huechera that likes a lot of sun and that is Dolce Licorice.
Molly, you're right - it does look like a fall maple leaf!
Ozarkian, Obsidian get sun until about mid-morning, and then again in early evening. I just got it last year and it didn't have any problems, it's just that the leaves look a little redder this year I think. I love Dolce Licorice. That's on my next year's list.....I have to control myself a little!
I have had Obsidian two years now and it gets a little more sun than I would like. By August it will be a little "fried" but so will Lime Rickey that is behind it and Sunspot next to it. Obsidian does stay very dark for me.
My new dark Crimson Curls and Petite Pearl Fairy
Those are both very pretty! btw what's that hosta behind them? Looks familiar.
MollyD
yes that is good old Great Expectations
rsq,
Very nice!
Rsquared,
The petite pearl fairy is adorable!
Petite Pearl is actually in its third year with me. I think she will stay small...just what I was hoping for . I may purchase a couple more to fill in some small open spaces. Most of my heucheras get bigger than the tags have stated, not a bad thing but it makes planning spacing tough.
Thrilled to find a little heuchera that stays that way...and not bad looking too.
I had ordered Petite Pearl this year, but the company I ordered it from was out. I like the Crimson Curls too!
Dolce Licorice is a great performer. I bought one at Ace Hardware last fall. Kept it in greenhouse and divided. Have about 8 plants now.. Doesn't seem to mind whatever soil or sun condition..
Elaine
