Overview
Triteleia laxa 'Dexter' is a clump forming, columnar upright bulbs in the genus Triteleia, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Triteleia laxa 'Dexter' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, conservatory and greenhouse, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Triteleia laxa 'Dexter' is a cultivar of Triteleia, a genus of perennial plants in the Asparagaceae family that grow from corms and feature narrow basal leaves. This clump-forming, columnar upright bulb produces clusters of funnel-shaped flowers as its deciduous foliage begins to wither in spring. It thrives in full sun on well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral to alkaline pH, ideally in sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H4, it suits city gardens, patios, and flower borders, and can be propagated by seed or division.
About the genus
Triteleia is a genus of monocotyledon flowering plants also known as triplet lilies. The 16 species are native to western North America, from British Columbia south to California and east to Wyoming and Arizona, with one species in northwestern Mexico. However, they are most common in California.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Triteleia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Triteleia laxa 'Dexter' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Conservatory and greenhouse, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Triteleia laxa 'Dexter'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Triteleia laxa 'Dexter'?
Triteleia laxa 'Dexter' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Triteleia laxa 'Dexter' need?
Triteleia laxa 'Dexter' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Triteleia laxa 'Dexter' hardy in the UK?
Triteleia laxa 'Dexter' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Triteleia laxa 'Dexter'?
Seed, Division.