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There are a number of forms of Tricyrtis formosana with creamy white edges to the leaves, and they
are all very similar. This one was introduced by Terra Nova Nurseries in the USA. The flowers are finely
speckled rather than distinctly spotted, and the pigment in the broad inner tepals is concentrated
towards the tips. Missouri Botanical Garden say: "‘Gilt Edge’ is a compact form with variegated foliage that typically grows in a clump to 12-24” tall, but will spread over time to 36” wide. Ovate to lanceolate, stem-clasping leaves (4-6” long) have (as suggested by the cultivar name) irregular creamy white to chartreuse margins. Leaves generally remain attractive throughout the growing season." Plant Delights Nursery say: "This Terra Nova introduction is very similar to T. 'Samurai'. Despite the minute differences, it is a magnificent plant, spreading to form a 3' wide patch. The stems rise to 1' tall, clothed with shiny green leaves, each surrounded by a golden border. In early summer and sporadically into fall, the patches are topped with 1" wide, starfish-shaped flowers of white with heavy purple speckling. Toad lilies are best in slightly moist-to-average garden soils." |
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| 13th May 2005 | ||
