Tricyrtis 'Adbane' (Toad lily 'Adbane')

Botanical name

Tricyrtis 'Adbane'

Other names

Toad lily 'Adbane', Tricyrtis 'Taiwan Adbane', Tricyrtis hirta 'Taiwan Adbane'

Genus

Tricyrtis Tricyrtis

Variety or Cultivar

'Adbane' _ 'Adbane' is an upright, clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial with ovate to oblong, dark green leaves and erect, branching stems bearing clusters of small, upward-facing, star-shaped, maroon-spotted, mauve to bright pink flowers in autumn.

Native to

Garden origin

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect flower stem, Cushion or Mound Forming

Toxicity

All parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested.

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Colour

Flower

Spotted, Bright-pink, Mauve in Autumn

Foliage

Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Snails , Slugs

General care

Pruning

Remove faded flowers.

Propagation methods

Division

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Tricyrtis 'Adbane' (Toad lily 'Adbane') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Beds and borders, Bog garden, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Waterside, Woodland

Cultivation

Grow in neutral to acid, moist but well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Do not allow to dry out. In cold areas, grow in shelter to encourage flowering before first frost. In areas with prolonged cold but no snow cover, apply a deep winter mulch.

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Shade

Aspect

North, East, West

Exposure

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

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Tricyrtis 'Adbane' (Toad lily 'Adbane')

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

Tricyrtis 'Adbane' (Toad lily 'Adbane')

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/