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GILLENIA trifoliata
Commonly known as Bowman's root, Indian physic
Star-shaped, pinkish white flowers. Veined leaves
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
Good in light woodland and for cut flowers -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs on young shoots -
Place of origin
Eastern North America (Ontario to Georgia) -
Deciduous
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White
Pinkish white -
Panicles
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Star-shapedIrregularly star-shaped 2.5-4cm (1-1½in) across with narrow petals
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BorderSuitable for a shaded, sheltered border
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Fully hardy
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Height
To 1m (39in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial. Erect perennial with branched, red-tinted stems and 3-palmate, coarsely-toothed, bronze-green leaves with ovate leaflets, each 8cm (3in) long. Produces flowers 2.5-4cm (1-1½in) across with narrow petals and red-tinted calyces
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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.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
With shade during the hottest part of the day -
Partial shade
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Mature Sizeto 1m (39in)
60cm (24in)
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