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Trillium chloropetalum

Giant Wakerobin

  • Perennial
  • 40-50 cm high
  • Red to dark red flowers
  • Unusual flowers
  • Very hardy
Few plants equal the beauty of this species in the spring - large and striking. Native to the California coast. Patience is needed, ...

Garden use

Use

Small groups

Ornamental value and special features

Unusual flowers

Growth

Slow

Care

Experienced

Planting density

Plant about 8 - 12 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 40 - 50 cm
Flowering time April - May
Flower colour Purplered
Growth habit Wide
Growth rate Slow
Hardiness down to about -20°C

Site conditions

Light Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered
Moisture Average, Moist
Soil Light, Normal
Soil fertility Normal, High

Botanical information

Botanical name Trillium chloropetalum
Genus Trillium
Family Liliaceae
Common names NL: drieblad
EN: Giant Wakerobin
FR: trille
DE: Waldlilien
Origin America, North
Trillium
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