BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A native to east Asia, Tricyrtis formosana stolonifera has eye-catching flowers and forms elegant clumps with dark green, glossy leaves. The flowers, supported by long stems, are light mauve in colour with darker spots and have a pretty yellow throat. They are usually seen in late summer or autumn. Ideal for a shady border or for planting en masse in woodland gardens.

Features

• Common name: Toad Lily.
• Position: Partial shade.
• Soil: Moist, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: August - September.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Clump forming perennial with tall flowering stems.
• Height: up to 100 cm (3 ft)
• Spread: 100 cm (3 ft)
• Notes: Tricyrtis formosana stolonifera will grow best when sheltered from strong winds and can require protection from slugs
• Size: 2L containers

Plant Video

The Tricyrtis formosana stolonifera in our woodland gardens (taken in late October 2010).