Tricyrtis Hirta

The Toad Lily Tricyrtis Hirta is a most unusual plant with small exotic looking flowers and hairy green leaves.

The one in our round garden has been in the same position for a number of years. The flowers which are white with purple dots start to open in the third week of August and continue through till October. I have seen comments which indicate a little doubt about their hardiness in colder areas.

Well, Trycyrtis has never shown any signs of struggling in our Aberdeen garden, which is in a frost pocket, making it colder in Winter than some of the other areas in Aberdeen.

For best results plant your toad lily in a position which has dappled sunlight, I could imagine it looking particulary good in a woodland edge. For your own peace of mind you could give it a mulch to give protection over Winter, I have actually never done this.  Do plant your Tricyrtis Hirta in a position where it does not dry out otherwise it may well struggle, our plant must have really enjoyed the Summer of 2011.

Hardiness – I am sticking with fully hardy

Position – Semi shade

Height 80cm

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A few nooks and crannies in the garden this Summer which I think looked not bad at all.

Well, the first ones really just an excuse to show Purdees skills, taken in late May.

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What all do we have in this corner, picture taken in mid August. Centre we have the begonia Flamboyant in a terracotta tub with ivy scrambling over the edges. To the right is the magnificent Hypericum Inodorum Magical Beauty which I will revisit soon in my plant profiles where I will add a bit more detailed information. To the left of the pedestal is the Box ball with cineraria at the