Trifolium repens 'Isabella'PBR
white clover 'Isabella'
A mat-forming, creeping perennial which can become invasive. Foliage usually comprises three deep maroon-red leaflets marked with green at the base and clusters of small, light pink flowers are held on short stalks from spring into summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Red Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Red Green | ||
| Autumn | Red Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in well-drained, limy soil conditions in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildflower meadow
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to pea and bean weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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