Tricyrtis formosana Stolonifera Group
Formosan toad lily
Also known as Tricyrtis stolonifera
- Height × spread
- 0.8m × 0.3m
- Position
- Part shade
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
- Flowers
- Summer, Autumn
Availability
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About this plant
This makes a sturdy, lush, plant with oblong leaves arching out from upright stalks. At the top is the subtle pink-purple toad lily flower. This is small but exotic with six pinkish, boldly purple spotted, petals which open up to reveal to curious heart of the flower. This is a small whirligig on stilts; the red and white spotted stigma is held aloft at the centre of the bloom, its arms extended. The plant contrives to have a lively yet sombre effect. The flowers come during September and October. Give it a shady site with moist humus rich soil. The plant grows to around 80cm (2ft 6in) high with 30cm (12in) spread.
- Flower colour
- Pink, Purple
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, musty-fresh fungus
- Shape
- Column
- Height
- 0.8m
- Spread
- 0.3m
- Season of interest
- Summer, Autumn
- Flowers in
- Summer, Autumn
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Prairie garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes part shade, likes light shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Damp and wet soil, Well drained soil
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Spring - early-mid · Planting
Divide when too large
The plant can be divided if it becomes too large or another plant is required. This may involve physically dividing the clump in two, removing offsets or small bulbs or dividing rhizomes. The new plants can be grown in pots or planted in the ground.
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