Troubleshooting
Pink Skyrocket Foamflower problems — and how to fix them
Pink Skyrocket Foamflower (Tiarella 'Pink Skyrocket') is generally low-drama, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Vine weevil
Cream-coloured C-shaped grubs feed on roots through autumn and winter; adult weevils notch leaf edges. Treat in late summer with parasitic nematodes or a licensed insecticide soil drench when soil temperatures are above 5°C.
Slugs
Soft new growth in spring and fresh flower spikes are primary targets. Monitor closely after wet weather and treat with iron phosphate pellets or biological nematode drenches.
Prevent pink skyrocket foamflower problems before they start
Most pink skyrocket foamflower issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Pink Skyrocket Foamflower problems — FAQ
Why is my pink skyrocket foamflower vine weevil?
Cream-coloured C-shaped grubs feed on roots through autumn and winter; adult weevils notch leaf edges. Treat in late summer with parasitic nematodes or a licensed insecticide soil drench when soil temperatures are above 5°C.
Why is my pink skyrocket foamflower slugs?
Soft new growth in spring and fresh flower spikes are primary targets. Monitor closely after wet weather and treat with iron phosphate pellets or biological nematode drenches.