Overview
Tricyrtis macropoda f. macropoda is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Tricyrtis, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tricyrtis macropoda f. macropoda 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 macropoda f. macropoda is a bushy, clump-forming perennial cultivar within the Liliaceae family. It grows from rhizomes and may produce stolons, featuring upright or arching stems with alternately arranged deciduous leaves. The star-shaped or bell-shaped flowers appear singly or in clusters at stem ends or leaf axils during spring and summer. Suited to shaded, sheltered spots with moist but well-drained fertile soil, it thrives in a range of soil types and pH levels. This cultivar is hardy in the UK (H6) and is ideal for cottage gardens, underplanting roses and shrubs, or flower borders.
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 macropoda f. macropoda 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 macropoda f. macropoda
- 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 macropoda f. macropoda?
Tricyrtis macropoda f. macropoda prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tricyrtis macropoda f. macropoda need?
Tricyrtis macropoda f. macropoda 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 macropoda f. macropoda hardy in the UK?
Tricyrtis macropoda f. macropoda 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 macropoda f. macropoda?
Seed, Division.
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- Tricyrtistoad lily
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- Tricyrtis formosana 'Tiny Toad'
- Tricyrtis hirta
- Tricyrtis hirta 'Variegata' (v)
- Tricyrtis latifolia 'Saffron'
- Tricyrtis nana 'Raven's Back'
- Tricyrtis 'Hiki-yuri'