Tricyrtis hirta 'Akachan'
toad lily
- 2 litre pot
- £19.99
- available to order from late spring
Delivery options
- Standard £5.95
- Position: partial or full shade
- Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: August to October
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Sprays of exotic-looking, purple-spotted white flowers from August to October and hairy, lance-shaped, pale green leaves. This fascinating toad lily is one of our recommended plants. 'Akachan' is ideal for adding vertical interest in a sheltered, shady border or woodland garden, specimens grown in cold areas of the country appreciate a deep, dry winter mulch. - Garden care: In cold areas of the country provide a deep, dry, winter mulch around the crown of the plant. Once established, lift and divide congested clumps in spring, while the plant is still dormant.