Erythronium 'Pagoda' (Dog's tooth violet 'Pagoda')

Botanical name

Erythronium 'Pagoda'

Other names

Dog's tooth violet 'Pagoda', Erythronium tuolumnense 'Pagoda'

Genus

Erythronium Erythronium

Variety or Cultivar

'Pagoda' _ 'Pagoda' is a vigorous, deciduous, bulbous perennial with elliptic, bronze-mottled, glossy, dark green leaves and, in spring, upright stems bearing nodding, yellow flowers with brown central rings and dark yellow anthers.

Native to

Garden origin

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect flower stem

Awards

RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Colour

Flower

Yellow, Cream in Spring

Foliage

Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Slugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

General care

Propagation methods

Division

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Erythronium 'Pagoda' (Dog's tooth violet 'Pagoda') will reach a height of 0.35m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Rock, Underplanting, Wildflower, Woodland

Cultivation

Plant 10cm deep in autumn in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. Do not allow soil to dry out. Keep bulbs in storage slightly damp.

Soil type

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

North, South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Erythronium 'Pagoda' (Dog's tooth violet 'Pagoda')

Common pest name

Alfalfa dwarf; Anaheim disease; California vine disease; Dwarf disease of alfalfa; Dwarf disease of lucerne; Leaf scald of oleander; Leaf scald of plum; Leaf scorch; Phony disease of peach; Pierce's disease of grapevine; Variegated chlorosis of citrus

Scientific pest name

Xylella fastidiosa (all other strains and subspecies)

Type

Bacterium

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

A bacterial disease with a wide host range and many sub-species and strains; including those that could thrive in cooler climates; showing different levels of pathogenicity. Although EU regulated; there is some concern about the risk of introduction. Should an outbreak occur; there would be a need for eradication action which would result in environmental and social impacts.

Defra's Risk register #2

Plant name

Erythronium 'Pagoda' (Dog's tooth violet 'Pagoda')

Common pest name

common blossom thrips; cotton bud thrips; tomato thrips

Scientific pest name

Frankliniella schultzei

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Polyphagous glasshouse pest; present in many countries; single finding in UK.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/