{"product_id":"trillium-smallii-rhizomes","title":"Trillium smallii Rhizomes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrillium smallii\u003c\/em\u003e is a rare woodland perennial valued for its bold foliage and distinctive purple-red flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe plant forms a neat whorl of bright green leaves, from which a single striking flower appears in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–35cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–35cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e purple-red\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e spring\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade to shade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003eTrillium smallii\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrillium smallii\u003c\/em\u003e grows from rhizomes and produces a single upright stem topped with three large bright green leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the centre of this leaf whorl, a distinctive flower develops.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeep purple-red petals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProminent sepals beneath the petals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA central cluster of reproductive structures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe combination of petals and sepals creates a bold flower structure that stands out against the bright foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis species is native to Japan and is considered very rare, even in its natural habitat. Because of this, it is particularly valued by collectors of unusual woodland plants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrillium smallii\u003c\/em\u003e contributes to biodiversity in shaded garden areas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides shelter for insects in woodland planting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupports diversity in shade gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorks well with other woodland plants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant alongside ferns and shade-loving perennials to create a natural woodland environment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere to Grow Trillium smallii\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWoodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShaded borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnder deciduous trees\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNaturalistic shade planting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollectors’ plant gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllow plants to grow undisturbed so they can slowly establish and develop.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant rhizomes in autumn or early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose a partially shaded or shaded location.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove soil with leaf mould or compost.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant rhizomes just below the soil surface.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep soil evenly moist while plants establish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA mulch of leaf mould each year helps recreate natural woodland conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow \u003cem\u003eTrillium smallii\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRare Japanese woodland species\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStriking purple-red flowers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLarge bright green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeal for shaded woodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent collector’s plant\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy unusual woodland plants, \u003cem\u003eTrillium smallii\u003c\/em\u003e offers rare beauty and distinctive flowers for shaded garden spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacques Amand","offers":[{"title":"1 Bulb","offer_id":58474174513455,"sku":"ioe1789526949752","price":21.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Bulbs","offer_id":58474174546223,"sku":"viw1789526949753","price":194.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/8797\/5727\/files\/trillium-smallii-rhizomes_1.jpg?v=1789526954","url":"https:\/\/modestly.shop\/products\/trillium-smallii-rhizomes","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}