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TRILLIUM
Commonly known as Sweet beth, Sweet wake robin
Genus of about 30 species of rhizomatous, deciduous perennials occurring in woodland and scrub in North America with a few species in the western Himalaya and northeastern Asia.
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DeciduousDiamond-shaped, mid-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long with long, sharp-pointed tips and deeply depressed veins
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RedChocolate red -
HeightTo 65cm (26in) -
SpreadTo 35cm (14in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Upright, clump-forming , rhizomatous perennial. Produces red/maroon flowers with slightly recurved round or ovate petals and spreading, lance-shaped, green sepals
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
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Partial shade
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesSlugs on young growth
Place of originSoutheastern USA -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Scented PlantsScented flowersSlight fragrance
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich. Mulch annually in autumn with leafmouldNeutral to acid soil
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Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
- Dividing Herbaceous Perennials - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Self-seeding aquilegia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Supporting Plants - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading meconopsis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading Delphiniums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Feeding herbaceous peonies - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Overpotting Problems - Video Tip ondemand_video
Trillium - Growing Guide
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to 65cm (26in)
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to 35cm (14in) |
Buy Varieties of TRILLIUM
TRILLIUM chloropetalum
Trinity flower, Wake robin , Wood lily
marbled leaves and dark red flowers.
Seeds
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£6.00 per packet
TRILLIUM cuneatum
Wake robin, Wood lily
musk scented dark maroon flowers
TRILLIUM erectum
Birth root, Indian shamrock, Stinking Benjamin
mahogany-red
TRILLIUM grandiflorum
American wood lily, Wake robin
white flowers ageing to pink
TRILLIUM luteum
Wake robin, Wood lily
yellow-green
TRILLIUM recurvatum
Wake robin, Wood lily
dwarf growing, deep maroon
TRILLIUM sessile
Sessile-flowered wake robin, Toadshade
upright red-maroon flowers
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
