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By Motinot

down, Ireland Ie

Hi
I've been given a corm? bulb? of Trillium 'erectum'...Is it late to plant it out in the open ground,should i plant it in a pot, indoors? outdoors? Coldframe?...& how deep please...
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Bit late but I would still plant outside where you want to flower.

14 Dec, 2011

 

Better late than never. Your weather should not be too severe to plant it outside in a semi-shady spot, Trilliums are woodland plants. I would plant it with about an inch of soil over the rhizome ('rhizome' rather than 'bulb'). Trillium do not like to be disturbed so it may be a couple of years before it flowers.

14 Dec, 2011

 

Making sure that the soil is rich in leaf mould, and taking a sample of the soil from a thriving patch--to introduce symbiotic fungi--will also help. Trilliums need the right kinds of mycorrhizae.

14 Dec, 2011

 

Thank you all very much....:>)

15 Dec, 2011

 

You're welcome Motinot... remember to take some photos when your Trillium flowers :-)

15 Dec, 2011

 

I will, thank you Moon grower...(if they grow..lol)

15 Dec, 2011

 

Oh it will grow away fine :-)

15 Dec, 2011

 

:>)

17 Dec, 2011

How do I say thanks?

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