Triteleia 'Silver Queen'
triplet lily 'Silver Queen'
A cormous perennial, with narrow, strap-shaped basal leaves in spring. Upright stems bear loose clusters of creamy yellow buds, opening to funnel-shaped white flowers with greenish midribs in summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- 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 severe 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
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