Overview

Erythronium 'White Beauty' is a clump forming bulbous perennial in the genus Erythronium, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Erythronium 'White Beauty' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates well-drained and humus-rich soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include woodland garden and shaded borders.

About

Erythronium 'White Beauty' (White Beauty Trout Lily) is a bulbous perennial belonging to the genus Erythronium, which is part of the lily family and closely related to tulips. This cultivar thrives in partial shade and prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil that remains moist during the growing season. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is well suited to woodland gardens and shaded borders. Planting is best done in autumn, with propagation achieved through bulb offsets or seed.

About the genus

Erythronium, the fawn lily, trout lily, dog's-tooth-violet or adder's tongue, is a genus of Eurasian and North American plants in the lily family, most closely related to tulips. The name Erythronium derives from Ancient Greek ἐρυθρός (eruthrós) "red" in Greek, referring to the red flowers of E. dens-canis.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Erythronium

Sunlight

partial shade

Soil type

well-drained, humus-rich

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

moist

Aspect

North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Erythronium 'White Beauty' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

bulbous perennial

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

woodland garden, shaded borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Erythronium 'White Beauty'

Cultivation

Plant bulbs in autumn in humus-rich, well-drained soil; keep moist during growing season.

Propagation

by bulb offsets or seed

Pest resistance

Slugs

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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