Trifolium repens 'Purpurascens'
white clover 'Purpurascens'
A vigorous, creeping, evergreen perennial to 10cm tall, with leaves composed of 3 green leaflets with burgundy centres. In summer, spherical, white or pink-tinged flowerheads are produced on stalks above the foliage; these are a good nectar source for bees
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Red | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Pink | Green Red | ||
| Autumn | Green Red | |||
| Winter | Green Red |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Trifolium are erect or creeping annuals, biennials and herbaceous perennials with trefoil leaves and small, pea-like flowers usually in clusters or short spikes
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any modertely fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Cut back hard if it becomes untidy
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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