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Saturday, 26 November 2011

Good plant #130 - Gillenia Trifoliata


This delicately-flowered hardy perennial adds a touch of class to any shady-ish border. It has masses of white flowers in summer and fiery red/ orange leaves in autumn.

You cut off old stems in spring or after the autumn leaves have gone.

It thrives best in moist soil that is well-drained. It much prefers a shady-ish site but will tolerate some sun if the soil is kept moist.

You can divide the clumps in spring once they're established.

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