Tricyrtis Puberula

Description

Yellow, waxy, starry flowers are attractively speckled with deep purple, and have reflexed yellow anthers decorating the face, all atop stems clad in large, hairy, glaucous leaves, highlighted by attractive black spots. These lovely lily relatives usually flower very late in the year but this particular one can begin as early as July or August, going dormant long before Tricyrtis hirta comes into flower. They are perfect for any humus enriched, slightly moist, well drained soil, preferably in partial shade.

Sowing Advice

Sow seeds at any time, covering them very thinly with compost or grit, keeping the seed pot in a cool, well-lit spot outdoors. Artificial heat is not needed and can prevent germination so be very patient as many species will only germinate in the spring after chilling or freezing in the moist seed pot in the winter. Grow on individual seedlings in small pots until of sufficient size to be potted on or planted out into the open ground.

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