Giant purple wakerobin (Trillium kurabayashii)

Giant purple wakerobin

Giant purple wakerobin is a shade-loving perennial with a striking appearance, characterized by three large, dark green leaves and a singular, deep maroon to purple flower perched atop. This eye-catching bloom, nestled within the forest underbrush, emerges in spring, signaling its adaptation to cooler, moist environments. Its distinct triple-leaf pattern and vivid flower coloration make it a notable inhabitant of the Pacific Northwest's woodland floor.

Scientific classification

Species

Giant purple wakerobin (Trillium kurabayashii)

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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20 cm to 71 cm

Plant Height

40 cm

Spread

Purple, Green, Gray, Silver

Leaf Color

Red, Purple

Flower Color

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for Giant purple wakerobin

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Newly-planted giant purple wakerobin requires frequent watering to prevent soil drying until it adapts. After adaptation, watering frequency decreases; maintain moist soil while avoiding waterlogging.

Fertilize: Giant purple wakerobin needs minimal fertilization. Use organic fertilizers at planting and a small amount of manure compost post-frost each spring. A low-nitrogen fertilizer (5-10-10 NPK) can enhance blooming. Avoid contact with flowers or leaves when applying fertilizers.

Pruning: Giant purple wakerobin is a shade-loving perennial with striking three-petaled flowers and whorled leaves. Prune in early spring to remove dead foliage and promote healthy growth while ensuring air circulation, which minimizes fungal diseases. Regular light pruning maintains a vibrant display of flowers.

Propagation: Giant purple wakerobin propagates through sowing, taking 5-7 years to bloom, or by plant division post-flowering. Divide rhizomes retaining 2 buds, burying them 6 cm deep and spacing 25 cm apart. While division can expedite blooming, caution is necessary to prevent plant mortality.

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