Overview
Tellima grandiflora is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Tellima, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Tellima grandiflora grows best in full shade, full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, coastal, rock garden, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs. It is native to Alberta and British Columbia.
About
Tellima grandiflora, commonly known as fringe cups, is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the Saxifragaceae family. It grows to a height of 0.5 to 1 metre with a spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. This deciduous plant thrives in a variety of light conditions, including full shade, full sun, and partial shade, and prefers sheltered sites. It is adaptable to different soil types such as chalk, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained soil, and can tolerate acid, alkaline, and neutral pH levels. Native to Alberta and British Columbia, it is of interest in spring and summer.
About the genus
Tellima grandiflora, the bigflower tellima or fringecups, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Saxifragaceae. It is the only species in the genus Tellima.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tellima
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Tellima grandiflora size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Rock garden, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Native to
- Alberta, British Columbia
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tellima grandiflora
- Cultivation
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade to full sun; tolerates a range of soil types and pH levels; benefits from division in spring to maintain vigor.
- Pruning
- Remove spent flower stalks to encourage tidiness; divide clumps every few years in spring to rejuvenate plants.
- Propagation
- Division in spring, Self-seeding
- Pest resistance
- Slugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Tellima grandiflora?
Prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade to full sun; tolerates a range of soil types and pH levels; benefits from division in spring to maintain vigor.
Where is the best place to plant Tellima grandiflora?
Tellima grandiflora prefers full shade, full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tellima grandiflora need?
Tellima grandiflora is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Tellima grandiflora?
Remove spent flower stalks to encourage tidiness; divide clumps every few years in spring to rejuvenate plants.
How big does Tellima grandiflora grow?
Tellima grandiflora reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Tellima grandiflora hardy in the UK?
Tellima grandiflora has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Tellima grandiflora?
Division in spring, Self-seeding.
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