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    TRICYRTIS
    TRICYRTIS
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    TRICYRTIS TRICYRTIS

    TRICYRTIS

    Commonly known as Snake lily, Toad lily

    Genus of about 16 species of rhizomatous or stoloniferous herbaceous perennials occurring in moist woodland and on mountains and cliffs from the eastern Himalayas to the Philippines.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Place of origin
      Eastern Himalayas to Philippines
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Rhizomatous perennial
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
    Tricyrtis - Growing Guide

    Varieties
    TRICYRTIS formosana
    (stolonifera) - brown-purple spots on pinkish orchid-like flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
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    Available again JAN 2026
    fresh stock in late winter
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    TRICYRTIS hirta
    Creamy-white flowers with some pink and red spots
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
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    Available from December to January
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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