Overview
Tricyrtis hirta 'Variegata' (v) is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Tricyrtis, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tricyrtis hirta 'Variegata' (v) 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 hirta 'Variegata' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Tricyrtis genus, known for its bushy, clump-forming habit and deciduous foliage. Like other Tricyrtis, it grows from rhizomes and may produce stolons, featuring upright or arching stems with alternately arranged leaves. This cultivar thrives in full or partial shade, favouring sheltered positions with fertile, moist but well-drained soil of various types and pH levels. It is hardy in the UK (H6) and is suitable for cottage gardens, underplanting roses and shrubs, as well as flower borders and beds, with interest in spring and summer.
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 hirta 'Variegata' (v) 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 hirta 'Variegata' (v)
- 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 hirta 'Variegata' (v)?
Tricyrtis hirta 'Variegata' (v) prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tricyrtis hirta 'Variegata' (v) need?
Tricyrtis hirta 'Variegata' (v) 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 hirta 'Variegata' (v) hardy in the UK?
Tricyrtis hirta 'Variegata' (v) 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 hirta 'Variegata' (v)?
Seed, Division.
More in the Tricyrtis genus
- Tricyrtistoad lily
- Tricyrtis affinis 'Lunar Landing'
- Tricyrtis formosana 'Tiny Toad'
- Tricyrtis hirta
- Tricyrtis latifolia 'Saffron'
- Tricyrtis macropoda f. macropoda
- Tricyrtis nana 'Raven's Back'
- Tricyrtis 'Hiki-yuri'