Overview
Trifolium repens Dark Debbie ('Trifpot001'PBR) is a bushy, matforming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Trifolium, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Trifolium repens Dark Debbie ('Trifpot001'PBR) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include wildflower meadow and wildlife gardens.
About
Trifolium repens Dark Debbie ('Trifpot001' PBR) is a cultivar of the Trifolium genus, which includes upright or sprawling annuals, biennials, and herbaceous perennials with trifoliate leaves and small, pea-shaped flowers. This cultivar forms a bushy, matforming, and columnar upright habit, making it suitable for wildflower meadows and wildlife gardens. It is deciduous and thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and flowers during summer and autumn.
About the genus
Clovers, also called trefoils, are plants of the genus Trifolium. They are herbaceous plants growing up to 30 cm (12 in) tall. The leaves are usually trifoliate and the small flowers are reddish to white or yellow.
Wikipedia contributors, "Clover", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Clover
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Trifolium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Trifolium repens Dark Debbie ('Trifpot001'PBR) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Matforming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Trifolium repens Dark Debbie ('Trifpot001'PBR)
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Trifolium repens Dark Debbie ('Trifpot001'PBR)?
Trifolium repens Dark Debbie ('Trifpot001'PBR) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Trifolium repens Dark Debbie ('Trifpot001'PBR) need?
Trifolium repens Dark Debbie ('Trifpot001'PBR) 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 to well-drained.
Is Trifolium repens Dark Debbie ('Trifpot001'PBR) hardy in the UK?
Trifolium repens Dark Debbie ('Trifpot001'PBR) has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Trifolium repens Dark Debbie ('Trifpot001'PBR)?
Seed.
