Hi, actually I don't fuss with my Heuchera. They just grow for me. I do top off dead foliage in the spring. Most only get rain water. You are 2 zones warmer than I am so not sure if my ambivalence ? Lol , would work for you. For me they are trouble free.

Sherry

Well, after about a week some plants are looking pretty healthy and some aren't. My "Autumn Leaves" has already had three leaves wilt and turn brown.

It was the least healthy of the bunch I ordered, but overall it still looks like it will make it if it can ever get it's bearings in this heat and humidity.

Should I cut-off the dead leaves to strengthen the rest of the plant or just leave them alone ?

I would cut off the dead leaves.

Good choices from my favorite online nursery for heucheras! Great job in preparing your bed and you've got a really great start. Please post some pictures when you (and your new additions) are ready:)

Among the ones you ordered, I have Georgia Peach, Sweet Tea, Cajun Fire, and Berry Smoothie. They are in general very good and robust growers (not sure about Autumn leaves). They may get some sunburn during the first season if they are exposed to too much sun, particularly you are in a much warmer zone than my zone 5a. If you can, try to put sweet tea, southern comfort and autumn leaves under the dappled light. Canjun Fire and Georgia Peach tolerate sun the best. Similar to hostas, morning sun is more friendly than the afternoon suns.

I agree with Sherry. Heucheras don't need much attention. Just give them some water during the first few weeks, then on hot and dry days, they should be fine.

Here is my 2 Cajun Fire (ordered from Casita Azul ~ 4 years ago). They receive ~ 5 hours afternoon sun. Color does change from spring to summer to fall.

June 12, 2015

Thanks everyone. After some cooler,wetter, weather the Heuchera seem to be doing better. Even Autumn Leaves seems to be coming around. My Southern Comfort which is in the most shade of any of them has turned a light green. Overall, they seem to grow quickly, as several have put on new growth.

Vivian, the Cajun Fire is the purple one? I never would have expected that color from the name. I need some purples, mine have not worked out. What colors do they change to and from at other seasons?