Fringe cups (Tellima grandiflora)

Tellima grandiflora
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Botanical Name:
Tellima grandiflora
Genus:
Tellima
Species:
T. grandiflora ~ T. grandiflora is an upright perennial with hairy leaves and tall spikes of bell-shaped green-white flowers in summer. Good for dry shade.



Cultivation:
Plant in any fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in part shade. Best sheltered from cold, drying winds, they're a particularly valuable choice for difficult areas of dry shade.
Suggested uses:
Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Plant with:

Soil types:
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage:
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH:
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light:
Partial Shade
Aspect:
East, West
Exposure:
Sheltered
Hardiness:
Hardy (H4)
Pruning:
Remove the faded flower spikes once the plant has finished flowering.
Propagation method(s):
Division
Skill rating:
Beginner
Maintenance hours / year:
2

Detailed monthly care instructions can be found in your care calendar (you need to have an account for this service)
Tellima grandiflora is:
Deciduous
Flower:
Cream, White in Spring
Foliage:
Bright-green, Green in Summer
Habit:
Bushy, Upright
Ultimate height (m):
0.8
Ultimate spread (m):
0.3
Time to maturity:
2-5 years
Careful: All parts cause severe discomfort if eaten.
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