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A flashy variegated form, it is better in leaf than it is in flower. I got it from Desirable Plants and their label says: "Cream streaked leaves flushed pink in spring. Yellow flowers in late summer. 50cm. Cool position. Scarce and special, worth cosseting." Plant Delights Nursery say: "(incorrectly aka: T. affinis 'Tricolor') In spring, this is the most asked about plant in our woodland garden. As Tricyrtis 'Tricolor' emerges, the young shoots are green marbled with both borders and vertical bands of white. The entire leaf is overlain with a dramatic purple flush, making an amazing sight. As the growth expands upward, the purple begins to fade. The 2' tall stalks are topped with light lavender flowers with dark purple spots in early summer." Heritage Perennials say: "This selection forms an attractive mound of grey-green leaves, streaked with creamy-white and pink. Starfish-like flowers appear in late summer, white with soft mauve spotting. Deserves a spot where it can be seen up close." |
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| 4th July 2010 | ||
