Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls'

Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls': Etched Elegance for Every Season

Graceful and refined, Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls' captivates with intricately patterned foliage—silvery-lavender leaves veined in deep burgundy that shimmer in shade and light. As the seasons shift, its tones deepen, creating a dynamic interplay of colour and contrast. Upright stems of small, soft pink flowers rise in early summer, offering a delicate accent to the richly textured foliage below.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 25–30 cm (40–50 cm in bloom)
• Spread: 40–50 cm
• Flower Colour: Soft pink
• Flowering Period: Late spring to early summer
• Foliage: Silvery-lavender with dark burgundy veining; rounded and ruffled
• Sunlight Requirements: Part shade to full shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, organically rich soil

Uses and Benefits: Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls' is ideal for bringing depth and sophistication to shaded borders, woodland paths, and containers. Its foliage is a season-long feature, adding layered contrast to greens, golds, and purples. Compact and versatile, it thrives in both formal and naturalistic plantings, offering pollinator value, deer resistance, and year-round structure.

Companion Plants: Combine Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls' with the golden, cascading foliage of Carex 'Bowles Golden' for vibrant contrast and fine texture. Add the bold, rippling leaves of Hosta 'Frances Williams' to ground the planting with blue-green depth. Weave in Tiarella 'Pink Skyrocket' to echo the soft blooms and bring layered woodland charm.

Care Instructions: Best in part to full shade with moist, well-drained soil. Avoid standing water and protect from hot afternoon sun. Trim back faded foliage in early spring and deadhead blooms for a tidy appearance. Divide every few years to refresh the clump and maintain vigorous growth.

History: Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls' is a classic selection bred for high ornamental value and garden reliability. Its intricate veining and evolving foliage tones have made it a longtime favourite among designers and collectors.

Final Thoughts: With the grace of antique filigree and the resilience of a true garden workhorse, Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls' adds elegance and light to shady spaces. It’s a quiet standout that weaves beautifully into layered, textural plantings all season long.