Trillium Seedlings

These rare seedlings are ready to flower this year. The colours will range from white, through cream and mauve to magenta. They emerge in early spring, flower from late spring to early summer.

 

PLANT TYPE: Seedling PLANTING: Jul;Aug;Sep FLOWERING: Oct;Nov
POSITIONING: Half Sun;Full Shade SOIL: Well drained pH 4.5-7 FROST: Yes

 

FERTILISER: Compost dug into the soil and or blood and bone in Spring.
PLANTING: Depth: hood just above ground. Apart: 15-25cm
PRE-PLANT:
LIFTING:

These plants will naturalise. Damp packed if moving
GROWING: Cold winter, mild summer (Tasmania, Armidale), Cold winter, warm summer.
WATER WISE: Yes

HINTS:

These will die back naturally during Winter.
POTTING:

Not for potting
 
Zantedeschia (Calla Lily)

These are fantastic packets of colour. The long lasting foliage and flowers are an excellent addition to a summer garden. They are tough and easy to grow.

 

PLANT TYPE: Rhizome PLANTING: Jul;Aug;Sep;Oct FLOWERING: Nov;Dec;Jan;Feb
POSITIONING: Full Sun;Half Sun SOIL: Well drained, pH 6-7.5 FROST: No

 

FERTILISER: Fertilise with blood and bone or general purpose fertiliser at planting. An annual re-application is all that is necessary.
PLANTING: Depth: 5-8 cm Apart: 20 -30 cm
PRE-PLANT:
LIFTING:

In cooler climates where there are severe frosts it is necessary to lift and store the rhizome for winter. Store in a ventilated place for a minimum storage time of 10 weeks although they can remain in storage for as long as 8 to 10 months
GROWING: Cold winter, mild summer (Tasmania, Armidale), Cold winter, warm summer (Melbourne, Adelaide), Warm temperate coastal (Sydney, Perth)
WATER WISE: Watering before hot conditions

HINTS:

Plant rough side up and the smoother rounded side down. If you have trouble making them flower, you may need to move them for more sun.
POTTING:

Fantastic in pots.
 


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