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Trillium kurabayashii

wake-robin

  • Bulbous plant
  • 20-30 cm high
  • Red to dark red flowers
  • Variegated foliage
  • Decorative fruits
Rare species from N. California and Oregon. This is the most spectacular red-flowering variety with large upright stemless petals and brown-spotted leaves.

Garden use

Planting and use

Border Pot Woodland Solitary Small groups

Pots and small gardens

Along path Small garden

Ornamental value

Foliage plant Berries Variegated

Care

Moderate

Planting density

Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 20 - 30 cm
Flowering time April - May
Flower colour purplered, crimson
Leaf colour green, green-brown
Growth habit ascending
Growth rate slow
Hardiness down to about -20°C

Site conditions

Light morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered, shade
Soil moisture moist
Soil texture pervious
Humus high

Botanical information

Botanical name Trillium kurabayashii
Genus Trillium
Family Liliaceae
Trillium
OTHER COOL PLANTS