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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.5m
max. spread |
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0.8m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Tricyrtis formosana
Other names: Toad lily
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Genus: Tricyrtis
Species: T. formosana - T. formosana is an herbaceous perennial with spotted, lance-shaped leaves. In autumn, open clusters of heavily speckled, purple and white, star-shaped flowers are held on upright, leafy stems.
Tricyrtis formosana is: Deciduous
Flower: White, Purple in Autumn
Foliage: Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming, Upright
Tricyrtis formosana (Toad lily) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Underplanting, Waterside, Woodland
Cultivation: Plant in moist, free-draining, acid to neutral soil in a shady position. Choose a sheltered spot and mulch in winter in cold areas.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Shade |
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| Aspect: |
North, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
t j o'connor
Hi we have a tricyrtis formosa which seems to be dying, do we need to prune it during the winter?
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- Replies: 1
- Posted: Sat. 19th November 2011 21:38
- Last reply: Sun. 20th November 2011 01:27
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