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giant wake robin

Trillium chloropetalum var. giganteum

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Trillium
Family: Melanthiaceae

About this plant

T. chloropetalum var. giganteum is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial with stout stems each bearing three broadly ovate leaves and an erect, stalkless deep maroon flower 5-10cm in length

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in deep, moist but well-drained, humus-rich, preferably acid to neutral soil in deep or partial shade. Mulch in autumn with leaf mould

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in pots in a shady cold frame as soon as seed is ripe; takes 5-7 years to reach flowering size. Propagate rhizomes by division after flowering

Pests

Slugs and snails may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

Spring

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years