About
Stolonifera Group grows strongly to 90cm if in the right conditions. Flowers are white with deep purple spots, appearing in clusters on upright stems. It spreads by networks of stolons and is useful for its late flowering time, in autumn.
About the genus
Tricyrtis are rhizomatous perennials, sometimes stoloniferous, with erect or arching stems with alternate, sometimes 2-ranked leaves and star-shaped or bell-shaped flowers that may be solitary or in terminal or axillary clusters
Plant details
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Suggested usesHerbaceous borders, cottage gardens, cutting.
Native toTaiwan
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in deep or partial shade. In cold areas, a sheltered position encourages flowers before the first frosts. May need a deep winter mulch in areas where prolonged cold is not accompanied by snow cover
PruningRemove faded flowerheads
PropagationPropagate by seed in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe or in autumn. Propagate by division in early spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free