Overview
Tricyrtis maculata is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Tricyrtis, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tricyrtis maculata 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 maculata is a bushy, clump-forming perennial cultivar within the Tricyrtis genus, known for its 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 grows well in a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained and fertile. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, underplanting of 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 maculata 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 maculata
- 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 maculata?
Tricyrtis maculata prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tricyrtis maculata need?
Tricyrtis maculata 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 maculata hardy in the UK?
Tricyrtis maculata 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 maculata?
Seed, Division.
More in the Tricyrtis genus
- Tricyrtistoad lily
- Tricyrtis affinis 'Lunar Landing'
- Tricyrtis formosana 'Tiny Toad'
- Tricyrtis hirta
- Tricyrtis hirta 'Variegata' (v)
- Tricyrtis latifolia 'Saffron'
- Tricyrtis macropoda f. macropoda
- Tricyrtis nana 'Raven's Back'
