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Interesting Notes

We consider this extraordinary hybrid to be a breakthrough in Heuchera breeding. The rounded leaves are metallic silver marked with a scrollwork of dark veining. It has showy, erect wands of white flowers tinged with pink in spring to 24 inches and grows vigorously to form impressive clumps after a single season. In shade the foliage of 'Silver Scrolls' brightens the garden, and it remains attractive through the fall and winter while many other perennials have retreated underground.
'Silver Scrolls' won a Bronze Medal at Plantarium 2000 in Holland. Primrose Path

During the past decade, a whole new set of shade plants has expanded the options for shade gardening. Derived from Eastern North American natives, they bring flowers and exciting foliage in purples, bronzes and silvers. What are these new plants?


One of the most spectacular of the new hybrids is Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls,' a patented introduction from Charles Oliver of The Primrose Path. This evergreen perennial has glossy metallic leaves with a magenta-purple reverse. In May and June it produces pink buds on 24" stems which open to white flowers, excellent for cutting. A year-round presence in the garden, it changes the hue of its leaves in response to light levels, glowing a rich violet in winter and responding to spring sun with silver overlays.

The variations in the leaves provide the gardener with opportunities for some dazzling combinations. In winter, plants near the purple-bronze foliage of Leucothoe axillaris set each other off; resting basal rosettes of Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' and Salvia lyrata add a burgundy glow and the mahogany leaves of Viola labradorica shine out.

In the spring, as the Hellebores bloom with the early bulbs, the purple new leaves of 'Silver Scrolls' blend beautifully with purple crocus (Crocus tommasinianus 'Whitwell Purple') and species tulips (Tulipa pulchella 'Persian Pearl').

Early summer brings the flowers, which can be combined with hardy geraniums, especially Geranium phaeum, with blooms of a rich purple. The flowers of Penstemon 'Husker Red' are white, and the foliage of Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate' has become a dark mahogany.

For late summer the gardener has added Liriope, with white and purple blooms, and perhaps some of the white-edged Hostas, with flower spikes of similar colors.Thus a splendid garden of shade perennials can provide garden interest in every month of the year, with flowers and foliage that are easy to care for and lovely.Walters Gardens

Growing and Maintenance Tips

'Silver Scrolls' grows best in rich, moist, well-drained soil in full to partial shade. Foliage is more distinct in shade, but can be grown in full sun if adequate moisture is provided. Susceptible to frost heave due to shallow root depth. Mulching around the crown can prevent this. Divide clumps every 3-4 years. May be raised by seed as well but most likely truer to cultivar if obtained vegetatively. Deadhead to extend flowering season. Use as an edging plant in perennial beds, understory planting or to add interest to the woodland garden. Also does well in containers.