Gillenia trifoliata
A rhizomatous perennial with reddish stems and bearing masses of small, white, star-shaped flowers in summer with attractively contrasting red calyces. Looks great in a woodland setting or towards the front of a shady border.
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- Aspect: East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure: Sheltered
- Family: Rosaceae
- Flower Colour : White, Cream
- Flower Season: Spring, Summer
- Foliage: Deciduous
- Habit : Clump-forming
- Hardiness : H7 (Hardy in the severest European continental climates) <-20C
- Moisture: Moist but well-drained
- pH: Acid, Neutral
- Season of Interest : Spring, Summer
- Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
- Sunlight: Partial Shade
- Tags: Award of Garden Merit
- Height & Width: 100cm x 60cm
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A rhizomatous perennial with reddish stems and bearing masses of small, white, star-shaped flowers in summer with attractively contrasting red calyces. Looks great in a woodland setting or towards the front of a shady border.
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