GILLENIA trifoliata
Large
Part shade
White
Reasonable soil
Summer
RHS Award of Garden Merit
Pollinator friendly
Description
Gillenia trifoliata
Height x Spread: 100cm x 75cm
Delicate, pure white, starry flowers flutter like butterflies on tall, red stems with mid-green leaves. An added bonus is the fiery red colour its foliage turns in autumn. A magnet for bees and butterflies.
This captivating plant is much sought after for its ability to bring lightness and elegance to a partially shaded border. It looks equally at home in a naturalistic woodland scheme and cuts well for arrangements. It performs best in rich, neutral to slightly acidic free draining soil, that retains some moisture. It prefers a partially shaded location, but as long as the plant is shaded during the warmest part of the day, it can cope with more sun.
This plant is featured within - Rosy’s Planting Plan for a White Border - Sun or Part Shade
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