Overview
Tricyrtis 'Hiki-yuri' is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Tricyrtis, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tricyrtis 'Hiki-yuri' 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 'Hiki-yuri' is a bushy, clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Tricyrtis, known for their upright or arching stems and star-shaped or bell-shaped flowers. This deciduous plant thrives in full or partial shade, favouring sheltered north, east, or west-facing aspects. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. Hardy to UK zone H6, 'Hiki-yuri' is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, underplanting roses and shrubs, and flower borders, with interest in spring and summer.
About the genus
Tricyrtis is a genus of Asian flowering plants in the lily family, with approximately 20 known species. The species are commonly known in English as toad lilies. The genus has a native range from the Himalayas to eastern Asia, including China, Japan, Philippines and Taiwan, and a few species are cultivated for their ornamental qualities in other parts of the world.
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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 'Hiki-yuri' 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 'Hiki-yuri'
- 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 'Hiki-yuri'?
Tricyrtis 'Hiki-yuri' prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tricyrtis 'Hiki-yuri' need?
Tricyrtis 'Hiki-yuri' 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 'Hiki-yuri' hardy in the UK?
Tricyrtis 'Hiki-yuri' 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 'Hiki-yuri'?
Seed, Division.
