Overview
Trillium kamtschaticum is a perennial herbaceous in the genus Trillium, part of the Melanthiaceae family. It typically grows around 0.3 m tall. Trillium kamtschaticum grows best in full sun and full shade, and tolerates most soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. It is native to Japan, Korea, China and eastern Russia.
About
Trillium kamtschaticum is a perennial herbaceous member of the Melanthiaceae, reaching about 0.3 m and flowering in April–May. It comes from Japan, Korea, China and eastern Russia. The plant tolerates light from full sun to full shade and suits sandy, loamy or clay soils that stay moist but drain freely. It is fully hardy in the UK (H7) and corresponds roughly to USDA zones 4–8.
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About the genus
Trillium is a genus of about fifty flowering plant species in the family Melanthiaceae. Trillium species are native to temperate regions of North America and Asia, with the greatest diversity of species found in the southern Appalachian Mountains in the southeastern United States.
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In the garden
Trillium kamtschaticum is a low perennial herbaceous plant in the Melanthiaceae, native to Japan, Korea, China and eastern Russia. As a spring-flowering species it reaches around 0.3 m and produces its blooms in April–May. Its geographic range and habit suit temperate, moist conditions. Cultivation is straightforward when the needs below are met: it tolerates a wide range of light from full sun through to full shade, and accepts sandy, loamy or clay soils so long as they remain moist but are well drained. In the UK it is rated H7, meaning it is fully hardy; the comparable USDA range is zones 4–8. Give plants a consistently moist site rather than drought-prone positions. Because it stays low and flowers early in the year, Trillium kamtschaticum works well at the front of mixed borders or in shaded beds where soil moisture is reliable. Allow space for its spring display and bear in mind its modest mature height of about 0.3 m; expect flowering in April–May when it will be most noticeable.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Trillium
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Full shade
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Trillium kamtschaticum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial herbaceous
- Height
- 0.3 m
- Native to
- Japan, Korea, China, eastern Russia
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Trillium kamtschaticum
- Propagation
- Seed, division
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Trillium kamtschaticum?
Trillium kamtschaticum prefers full sun and full shade.
What soil does Trillium kamtschaticum need?
Trillium kamtschaticum is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Trillium kamtschaticum grow?
Trillium kamtschaticum reaches a height of 0.3 m.
Is Trillium kamtschaticum hardy in the UK?
Trillium kamtschaticum has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Trillium kamtschaticum?
Seed, division.
