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Trillium erectum

Common name: Birthroot, American shamrock

Experience the beauty of Britain's native wildflower with Trillium erectum - a good choice for your garden.

-10 to -15°C
Good for Pollinators

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Bare Roots
1 for £16.00
just £16.00 each
3 for £26.00
just £8.67 each
5 for £38.00
just £7.60 each
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An Award-winning trio of woodland wondersTaken from the Greek 'Tris' meaning three, all parts of the plant occur in threes. Large, striking, solitary flowers, almost appear to sit on a 3-leaved 'shelf' foliage during spring, like a cup perched on a saucer. Your collection comprises; erectum, stunning dark red petals, height 30-50cm; grandiflorum, probably the best known of the family, crisp white blooms with a yellow centre, height 40cm, spread 30cm; luteum, also known as yellow wood trillium, buttery-coloured blooms, height and spread 45cm. All have been given the RHS Award of Garden Merit for outstanding performance in the garden.The display of flowers increases each year, as the plant produces rhizomes, and spreads to create dense groundcover. Trillium prefer to be grown in a moist, shady spot. Given an RHS hardiness rating of H5, winter protection will not be required across most of the UK.
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Key Information
Latin Name Trillium Erectum bare root
Common Name Birthroot, American shamrock
Hardiness H5 (-10 to -15°C)
Colour Red
Format Bare Roots
Position Full-Shade, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Foliage Deciduous
Height in Maturity (m) 0.50 m
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.30
AGM Yes
Soil Conditions Chalk Loam Sand
Soil Acidity Acid Neutral
Aspect East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
Good for pots Yes
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes
Good for groundcover Yes

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