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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
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TRILLIUM luteum
Commonly known as Wake robin, Wood lily
Yellow-green
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Deciduous - stalkless, elliptic to broadly oval, abruptly pointed, mid-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long, heavily marked paler green.
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Yellow - yellow-green
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Height - 40cm (16in)
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Spread - 30cm (12in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - upright, clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial. Produces flowers with lance-shaped to narrowly elliptic petals to 9cm (3½in) long
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Full shade
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Partial shade
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Additional Features - Good to know - - woodlander with flower rising from 3 basal leaves. Flower has 3 sepals and 3 inner petals
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Pests & Diseases - slugs and snails on new leaves
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Place of origin - southeastern USA.
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - sweet-scented.
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - deep, humus-rich. Mulch with leaf mould in autumn.
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Neutral to acid soil
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Trillium - Growing Guide
40cm (16in)
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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
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

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