Tricyrtis hirta
"Japanese toad lily"
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Description
Give Tricyrtis hirta a space in a shady part of your garden and it will reward you with the most intricate and exotic looking late-summer flowers. The flowers are most intriguing to look at, not only for their purple speckled markings but also because of their formation. Interestingly, parts of the blooms are in threes, hence the name, Tricyrtis. There are three petals, three spurs at the base of each petal, three sepals and three forked styles and which appear from above to hover above the flower like an umbrella. If you feel the urge to gaze at these flowers for a while, you’re not alone!
Areas in the shelter of trees and shrubs are perfect for Tricyrtis hirta, commonly known as Japanese toad lily or Japanese orchid lily. They like shade and dappled shade, but the soil must be reliably damp and rich, so avoid planting directly under tress where the soil is compacted and very dry. Tricyrtis hirta syn. Tricyrtis japonica is a perennial plant—when it's happy in its position, it will establish gradually to form a larger clump which grows back and flowers every year from late summer into autumn.
Key features
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Comes back every year
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Great for shade
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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May need winter cover
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Tricyrtis hirta
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Flower colour
Purple, white
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Plant size
1
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Established height
70cm-1m
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
5 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Clump-forming
Upright -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Half hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Partial shade
Dappled shade
Full shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Borders
Ground cover
Cottage gardens
Exotic gardens -
Soil acidity
Acid, any
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Soil moisture
Damp
Free draining -
Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Loam-based compost
Multipurpose compost -
RHS Award (AGM)
Yes
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Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
Toxic if eaten
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Tricyrtis hirta roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your "Japanese toad lily" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed until 29 February 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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