Geikhera (Geiger) is a perennial herb of the saxifrage family. Summer residents fell in love with her for a long time: the leaves change color at least twice during the season and arrange a real fireworks of color. In our article, we will tell you about the ten most popular varieties that will decorate your site.
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Delta dawn
The most resistant to weather and pests.
Characteristics:
Coloration: lime, gradually turns red with golden edging.
Dimensions (cm): 20-30 (H), 25-30 (W).
Spacing (cm): 22-30.
Flourishing: June July.
Light: shade, partial shade, sun.
A placelanding: rockeries, alpine slides, mixborders.
Electra
A hybrid from America tolerates winter cold well.
Characteristics:
Coloration: yellow-green, turns peach during the season.
Dimensions (cm): 20-30 (H), 30-60 (W).
Spacing (cm): 30-37.
Flourishing: end of May - June.
Light: shadow, partial shade.
Care: regular watering, keep away from direct sunlight.
Forever Purple
It endures heat and cold and decorates the site with regal foliage, in which pink flowers are hidden.
Characteristics:
Coloration: purple, turns into eggplant in season.
Dimensions (cm): 25-30 (H), 50-55 (W).
Spacing (cm): 50-60.
Flourishing: end of May - July.
Light: shade, partial shade, sun.
Georgia peach
It can withstand both drought and heavy rains.
Characteristics:
Coloration: peach orange, gradually turns pink, at the end of the season pinkish purple.
Dimensions (cm): 30-90 (H), 30-60 (W).
Spacing (cm): 45-60.
Flourishing: end of May - beginning of July.
Light: shade, partial shade, sun.
Watering: moderate.
Ginger ale
It tolerates both drought and excessive rain very well.
Characteristics:
Coloration: amber with coral veins.
Dimensions (cm): 20-30 (H), 25-30 (W).
Spacing (cm): 22-30.
Flourishing: end of May - June.
Light: shadow, partial shade.
Glitter
A hybrid of small-flowered and American Heuchera.
Characteristics:
Coloration: silvery purple, violet.
Dimensions (cm): 20-25 (H), 30-35 (W).
Spacing (cm): 30-40.
Flourishing: end of May - June.
Light: shadow, partial shade.
Place on the site: north-east.
Green spice
Odin of the most popular types of American Heuchera.
Characteristics:
Coloration: green turning to ocher red during the season.
Dimensions (cm): 22-90 (H), 30-60 (W).
Spacing (cm): 30-45.
Flourishing: end of May - beginning of July.
Light: shadow, partial shade.
Watering: moderate.
Marmalade
The uniqueness of this species is the carved, bell-like leaves.
Characteristics:
Coloration: pinkish burgundy.
Dimensions (cm): 30-90 (H), 30-60 (W).
Spacing (cm): 45-60.
Flourishing: end of May - beginning of July.
Light: partial shade, sun.
Place on the site: southwest.
Midnight rose
Dislikes poor soil and prefers sunlight.
Characteristics:
Coloration: purple-burgundy, with cyclamen specks.
Dimensions (cm): 20-60 (H), 30-60 (W).
Spacing (cm): 30-45.
Flourishing: end of May - beginning of July.
Light: partial shade, sun.
Paris
Shows resistance to pests and diseases and perfectly survives both heat and severe frosts. This variety blooms and pleases the eye all summer long.
Characteristics:
Coloration: mint, with bright pink flowers.
Dimensions (cm): 17-30 (H), 30-60 (W).
Spacing (cm): 30-40.
Flourishing: end of May - end of August.
Light: shadow, partial shade.
Care: good watering in summer, extra warmth in winter.
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