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alum root 'Silver Scrolls'

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A compact, clump-forming cultivar with silvery leaves with very dark veining and maroon undersides, having a slightly ruffled appearance. Young foliage is flushed pinkish brown with purple veins which mature to black. Clumps are up to 45cm wide. Flowers are pinkish white, on slender reddish stems to 60cm tall, in summer

Scientific classification

Species: alum root 'Silver Scrolls' (Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls')
Genus: Heuchera
Family: Saxifragaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of alum root 'Silver Scrolls'

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Quick identification of alum root 'Silver Scrolls'

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alum root 'Silver Scrolls' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Remove any dead leaves and deadhead

Propagation

Can be propagated by division; this genus needs to be divided regularly. Lift the plant once in spring growth, taking small vigorous sections from around the edge. Each section should have good roots and 2-3 shoots

Growing

Grow in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. If the soil is moist, a shadier position may be tolerated. To prevent the rhizomes rising to the surface, mulch annually and divide every few years

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