- Botanical Name
- Tellima grandiflora
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Plant Type
- Evergreen Perennial
- Size (HxW)
- 30-60cm x 30-45cm
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant at the same level as in the pot, with the roots spread evenly below the soil. Space 30-45cm apart.
- Soil
- Humus rich, moist, well drained soil. Becomes more dry tolerant with establishment. Happy in boggy soils.
- Aspect
- Filtered Light
- Climate
- Cool to Temperate
- Frost
- Hardy
- Water
- Water to establish, this takes 4-6 weeks of regular watering, then you only need worry in active growth with long periods of dry.
- Fertiliser
- A light application of all purpose fertiliser in spring, they aren’t heavy feeders.
- Flowering Time
- Late spring to summer
- After Flower Care
- Remove spent flowers and foliage to tidy.
- Notes
- Protect the foliage from slugs and snails. Can set seed, seedlings are easily removed or shared, or remove spent flowers to evade spread. Divide in spring as required.
