Overview
Tricyrtis formosana 'Tiny Toad' is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Tricyrtis, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tricyrtis formosana 'Tiny Toad' grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, underplanting of roses and shrubs and flower borders and beds.
About
Tricyrtis formosana, the toad lily, is an East Asian species of herbaceous plant in the lily family. It is native to Taiwan and to Nansei-shoto.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tricyrtis
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Tricyrtis formosana 'Tiny Toad' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Underplanting of roses and shrubs, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tricyrtis formosana 'Tiny Toad'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tricyrtis formosana 'Tiny Toad'?
Tricyrtis formosana 'Tiny Toad' prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tricyrtis formosana 'Tiny Toad' need?
Tricyrtis formosana 'Tiny Toad' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Tricyrtis formosana 'Tiny Toad' hardy in the UK?
Tricyrtis formosana 'Tiny Toad' 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 Tricyrtis formosana 'Tiny Toad'?
Seed, Division.
More in the Tricyrtis genus
- Tricyrtistoad lily
- Tricyrtis affinis 'Lunar Landing'
- Tricyrtis hirta
- Tricyrtis hirta 'Variegata' (v)
- Tricyrtis latifolia 'Saffron'
- Tricyrtis macropoda f. macropoda
- Tricyrtis nana 'Raven's Back'
- Tricyrtis 'Hiki-yuri'