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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

Use

Solitary Small groups

Ornamental value and special features

Scented Foliage plant Spotted foliage Berries & fruits

Growth

Slow

Care

Experienced

Planting density

Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 20 - 30 cm
Flowering time April - May
Flower colour Purplered, Crimson
Leaf colour Brown-green, Green
Growth habit Ascending
Growth rate Slow
Hardiness down to about -20°C

Site conditions

Light Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered, Shade
Moisture Moist
Soil Pervious
Soil fertility High

Botanical information

Botanical name Trillium kurabayashii
Genus Trillium
Family Liliaceae
Common names NL: drieblad
EN: wake-robin
FR: trille
DE: Waldlilien
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