Troubleshooting
Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls' problems — and how to fix them
Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls' (Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Crown rot
Poor drainage causes crown softening and collapse; improve soil drainage and avoid overhead watering.
Vine weevil larvae
Root-feeding grubs cause sudden wilting; apply biological nematodes in late summer or early autumn.
Rust
Orange pustules on leaf undersides in cool, wet conditions; remove affected leaves and apply a suitable fungicide.
Leaf scorch
Pale, bleached patches result from excessive sun exposure; relocate to shadier spot.
Slugs and snails
Young foliage is susceptible in spring; use copper tape, grit mulch, or organic slug pellets.
Prevent heuchera 'silver scrolls' problems before they start
Most heuchera 'silver scrolls' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls' problems — FAQ
Why is my heuchera 'silver scrolls' crown rot?
Poor drainage causes crown softening and collapse; improve soil drainage and avoid overhead watering.
Why is my heuchera 'silver scrolls' vine weevil larvae?
Root-feeding grubs cause sudden wilting; apply biological nematodes in late summer or early autumn.
Why is my heuchera 'silver scrolls' rust?
Orange pustules on leaf undersides in cool, wet conditions; remove affected leaves and apply a suitable fungicide.
Why is my heuchera 'silver scrolls' leaf scorch?
Pale, bleached patches result from excessive sun exposure; relocate to shadier spot.
Why is my heuchera 'silver scrolls' slugs and snails?
Young foliage is susceptible in spring; use copper tape, grit mulch, or organic slug pellets.