Tricyrtis nana 'Raven's Back' — Bushy, Clump forming

Overview

Tricyrtis nana 'Raven's Back' is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Tricyrtis, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tricyrtis nana 'Raven's Back' 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 nana 'Raven's Back' is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the Tricyrtis genus, which comprises perennial plants growing from rhizomes and sometimes stolons. 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. Flowering in spring and summer, it suits cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and underplanting of roses and shrubs. Hardy to UK zone H6, it features the characteristic star-shaped or bell-shaped flowers typical of its genus.

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 nana 'Raven's Back' 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 nana 'Raven's Back'

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 nana 'Raven's Back'?

Tricyrtis nana 'Raven's Back' prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Tricyrtis nana 'Raven's Back' need?

Tricyrtis nana 'Raven's Back' 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 nana 'Raven's Back' hardy in the UK?

Tricyrtis nana 'Raven's Back' 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 nana 'Raven's Back'?

Seed, Division.

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