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Tellima grandiflora 'Purpurteppich'

Tellima grandiflora 'Purpurteppich'

Genus: Tellima
Family: Saxifragaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial to 60cm tall with hairy, lobed green leaves that are flushed deep red-purple in summer with the colour retained and intensifying over the winter months. Dark, slender stems carry small greenish-white, bell-shaped flowers fringed with pink in late spring and summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

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Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers a humus-rich, moisture retentive soil in partial shade. Plants will however tolerate drier positions in shade, and full sun in moist soils

Pruning

Cut back dead or damaged foliage in the spring; old flower stems can be removed once flowering has finished

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years