Gillenia trifoliata
Bowman's root
A bushy, upright perennial about 1m in height, with red stems and small, 3-lobed bronze-green leaves which turn to warm orange in the autumn. Open sprays of starry white flowers 3-4cm in width, appear from late spring to late summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | White | Bronze Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | White | Bronze Green | |
| Autumn | Red | Bronze Green Orange | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Gillenia are rhizomatous perennials with palmately divided leaves and lax panicles of star-shaped white or pale pink flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- NE USA & Canada
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, slightly acid to neutral, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Can tolerate full sun if shaded in the hottest part of the day. May need staking
Propagation
Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in winter or propagate by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
No pruning required,
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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