Overview
Trifolium repens 'Wheatfen' is a bushy, matforming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Trifolium, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Trifolium repens 'Wheatfen' 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 'Wheatfen' is a cultivar of the Trifolium genus, which consists of 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 with deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered positions with east, south, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, it grows best in moist but well-drained or well-drained soils with acid, alkaline, or neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is ideal for wildflower meadows and wildlife gardens, with interest in spring and summer.
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 'Wheatfen' 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 'Wheatfen'
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Trifolium repens 'Wheatfen'?
Trifolium repens 'Wheatfen' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Trifolium repens 'Wheatfen' need?
Trifolium repens 'Wheatfen' 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 'Wheatfen' hardy in the UK?
Trifolium repens 'Wheatfen' 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 'Wheatfen'?
Seed.
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