Trifolium
Clover
- Height × spread
- 0.15m – 0.6m × 0.45m – 0.6m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
Please ask in store about availability
Many plants are seasonal. Call 01234 567890 to check current stock.
About this plant
These have a peculiar allure when they are small and at the 'butter wouldn't melt in the mouth' stage. There are forms with attractively variegated foliage, such as the smartly striped Trifolium pratensis 'Susan Smith'. There are varieties with long fluffy flower heads and a soft and appealing look (Trifolium rubens). Then there are forms with wonderful purple foliage and angular leaves that look stunning in containers. They do need a little attention as the season progresses and their pristine spring appearance has faded, at which time they benefit from a severe haircut to restore order. Use these plants with restraint, as spot plants or in containers, and enjoy their charm.
- Flower colour
- Red, White
- Foliage colour
- Brown, Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Bell, Dome
- Height
- 0.15m – 0.6m
- Spread
- 0.45m – 0.6m
- Season of interest
- Summer
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Wild flower meadow, Scented garden, Rock garden, Prairie garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Gravelly soil, Loam (normal), Poor soil
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Bee attraction, Butterfly attraction
- Hazards
- No
Spring
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.