Abstract:
The genus Heuchera (fam. Saxifragaceae) includes over 53 species of
perennial herbaceous plants with persistent leaves. Plants of this genus form
globular bushes with heights between 15 - 25 cm and the diameter between 15-
50 cm. Although the main ornamental part of the species and cultivars of
Heuchera is represented by leaves, because of their shape and color, the
decorative value of the flowers can not be neglected. In this paper were studied
some morphological characters that give ornamental value to Heuchera plants
(bush diameter, leaf size, number and size of flowers and inflorescences).
Observations were made on five Heuchera cultivars grown in the field, in
conditions of Iasi (H. sanguinea 'Coral Forest', H. hybrida 'Mini Monster', H.
hybrida 'Venus', H. hybrida 'Marmalade' and H. hybrida 'Pewter Purple'). The
highest number of leaves and most compact bushes stands out 'Mini Monster',
and the best flowering capacity had 'Mini Monster' and 'Venus', while
'Marmelade' has formed fewest inflorescences.
