Boehmeria tricuspis

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A handsome herbaceous perennial which may develop a woody base. It is grown for its attractive pairs of green leaves which are deeply veined with serrated margins including three very prominent teeth at the tips. In summer, strings of long pink flowers develop looking like pipecleaners.

Position

Full shade, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Neutral

Position

Full shade Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Urticaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus
Boehmeria is a genus of 47 species of flowering plants in the nettle family. They may be trees, shrubs or perennials, are extremely hardy and provide a stable food source for butterflies and moths.
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
China, Japan, Korea

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in any deep, moisture retentive soil in partial to full shade

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Sub-tropical
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free