Weather at the moment is making it completely impossible for any work in the garden. Mind you taking it easy for a while is not such a bad thing. Gives time to reflect on my favourite time of the year (Spring)
In the back garden the other day I spotted some shoots of Trillium poking through the soil. A favourite of mine is Trillium Grandiflorum this plant has very striking foliage, not unlike giant clover leaves, triangular white three-cornered flowers are held just above the foliage in mid till late spring. Position in half or even full shade, height is about 40cm, grows best in acid soil.
The foliage stays fresh and looks good long after the flowers have gone over. This is a terrific plant for a woodland setting and looks great with other woodlanders such as epimediums which also like the same conditions.
However, don’t allow Trilliums to be swamped by vigorous or spreading plants as they can struggle to survive with the competition if this happens.
Once established they dislike disturbance, clumps are not very likely to outgrow their space. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
Trillium
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