Gillenia trifoliata (Bowman's root)
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0.9m max. spread |
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0.9m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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2 hours care per year |
Botanical name: Gillenia trifoliata
Other names: Bowman's root
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Genus: Gillenia
Species: G. trifoliata - G. trifoliata is a clump-forming perennial with slender red stems, small trifoliate leaves and narrow-petalled, white flowers in summer.
Gillenia trifoliata is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Summer
Foliage: Grey-green in Summer; Flushed red in Autumn
Stem: Red in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect
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Pruning: No pruning required.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Gillenia trifoliata (Bowman's root) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation: Thrives best in cool, moist, acid to neutral, humus rich soil in sun or part shade. Needs shade in the hottest part of the day. May need staking.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009
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Gillenia trifoliata (Bowman's root) has been used in The Daily Telegraph for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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