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Post by plocket on Mar 12, 2007 16:51:34 GMT 1
Does anyone grow Trilliums? I really like them but haven't ever grown them, and 18 months ago I ordered some from Bridgemere. I got a phone call on Saturday to say that they had a comprehensive selection in and did I want some. They aren't cheap though! I'm going to look at them with mum tomorrow but really don't know whether they are worth £9.99!!!
So what I would like to know is are they fussy or easy to grow? Or am I wasting £9.99 if I buy one?
Thanks! Px
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Post by Sleepy on Mar 12, 2007 16:59:54 GMT 1
I have grown them, many years ago. They like conditions similar to cyclamen if I remember correctly as they are essentially a woodland plant.
Shady, damp, and rich fibrous soil.
I can't remember how successful I was.
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Post by plocket on Mar 12, 2007 17:02:33 GMT 1
Hum. The information I got was that they like shady, acidic, moist but not wet soil. I can do shady and acidic but my soil is clay!!! The spot I intend to plant them in isn't at the boggy end of the garden though so I think I might take the risk. Thanks Sleepy!
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Post by Sleepy on Mar 12, 2007 17:11:10 GMT 1
It might be worth digging in plenty of peat then before planting.
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Post by alicat on Mar 12, 2007 17:19:11 GMT 1
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Mar 12, 2007 17:52:38 GMT 1
I've had a yen for some for a while (ever since Monty grew some om GW!) They are sposed to be 'colony forming' if they like the conditions. I bought some seed from Chiltern seeds last year but failed to germinate owt...If I get to the Malvern show I was going to have a look for a couple.
The RHS had an offer recently and might have some in their store. They are a woodland plant in their native North America...so shady, damp and fibrous growing medium sounds right.
Let us know how you get on dearie...is your toothache gone now?
CPBXXX
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Post by madonplants on Mar 12, 2007 18:08:25 GMT 1
I have some, that I have had for about three years, but unfortunately, due to moving house so many times, they are still in a pot! I have even forgotten which variety they are, that is bad of me I know, but I should have the label somewhere!!
Keith
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Post by plocket on Mar 12, 2007 18:55:33 GMT 1
Oh you are all so helpful - thank you! I know they don't really like being moved but the idea of growing some in a pot just in case might be worth considering! The toothache is lingering but very mild now - I think you can stop worrying now 4P but thank you all the same!  I'm not sure about using peat - I try and avoid using the stuff, but I've just harvested some compost from my wormery and that had a lot of coi (sp?) in it - would that help? |
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Post by 4pygmies on Mar 12, 2007 22:30:45 GMT 1
I saw Trilliums growing in the Nut wood bit at Sissinghurst last Spring and they are GORGEOUS! I believe a bit temperamental though.....I have completely the wrong conditions for them so am barred forever but you might be successful Plocket. Hope so. The ones I saw were the red flowered ones - ooo, they were amazing! Do have a go - I think you owe it to us Autumn Fruiters to try on our behalf!  |
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Post by The witch on Mar 13, 2007 8:58:11 GMT 1
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Post by plocket on Mar 13, 2007 9:25:57 GMT 1
Thanks 4P - I think it's a foregone conclusion that I'm going to give them a go! ;D I'm not a great fan of e-bay The witch, but thanks for the link all the same! ;D I'll let you know what I get later on today! |
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