Overview
Trillium ovatum f. hibbersonii is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Trillium, part of the Melanthiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Trillium ovatum f. hibbersonii 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 ovatum f. hibbersonii 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 positions with moist but well-drained loam or sandy soil that is acid to neutral in pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and underplanting of roses and shrubs. Its season of interest spans 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 ovatum f. hibbersonii 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 ovatum f. hibbersonii
- 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 ovatum f. hibbersonii?
Trillium ovatum f. hibbersonii prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Trillium ovatum f. hibbersonii need?
Trillium ovatum f. hibbersonii grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Trillium ovatum f. hibbersonii hardy in the UK?
Trillium ovatum f. hibbersonii 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 ovatum f. hibbersonii?
Division of rhizomes after flowering, Seed sowing as soon as ripe in pots in a shady cold frame.
More in the Trillium genus
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- Trillium chloropetalum pink-flowered
- Trillium cuneatumlittle sweet Betsy
- Trillium erectum red-flowered
- Trillium foetidissimumMississippi River wake-robin
- Trillium grandiflorum 'Kath's Dwarf'
- Trillium parviflorum
