Trillium grandiflorum 'Kath's Dwarf' — Clump forming

Overview

Trillium grandiflorum 'Kath's Dwarf' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Trillium, part of the Melanthiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Trillium grandiflorum 'Kath's Dwarf' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, low maintenance, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.

About

Trillium grandiflorum 'Kath's Dwarf' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Trillium genus, which comprises herbaceous perennials growing from rhizomes with upright stems topped by a whorl of ovate or diamond-shaped leaves. This deciduous plant thrives in partial shade and prefers sheltered north, east, or west-facing aspects. It grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and underplanting of roses and shrubs, offering interest in spring and summer.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Trillium

Sunlight: Partial shade
Soil type: Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Trillium grandiflorum 'Kath's Dwarf' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Trillium grandiflorum 'Kath's Dwarf'

Propagation: Division of rhizomes after flowering, Seed sowing as soon as ripe in pots in a shady cold frame
Pest resistance: Susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistance: Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Trillium grandiflorum 'Kath's Dwarf'?

Trillium grandiflorum 'Kath's Dwarf' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Trillium grandiflorum 'Kath's Dwarf' need?

Trillium grandiflorum 'Kath's Dwarf' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Trillium grandiflorum 'Kath's Dwarf' hardy in the UK?

Trillium grandiflorum 'Kath's Dwarf' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.

How do I propagate Trillium grandiflorum 'Kath's Dwarf'?

Division of rhizomes after flowering, Seed sowing as soon as ripe in pots in a shady cold frame.

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