Triteleia 'Foxy'

RHS Plant Profile
triplet lily 'Foxy'
Bulbs

A cormous perennial, with narrow, strap-shaped basal leaves in spring. Loose clusters of funnel-shaped white flowers, with a purple streak along the centre of each petal, are held on stems to 40cm high in early summer

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Asparagaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus
Triteleia are cormous perennials with linear basal leaves and umbels of funnel-shaped flowers opening as the leaves die down
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

In mild areas, may be planted out in light, fertile, sandy soil in full sun. In areas prone to frosts, provide winter protection, or grow in containers that can be moved indoors over winter. Water freely while in growth; keep almost dry while dormant

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division, separating corms while the plants are dormant. Plants grown from seed may take 3-5 years to mature

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free