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Wonderful woodland plants, common name Wake Robin, with unique sets of three leaves. An upland plant of well drained soils. Found naturally in open Oak-Pine woods as well as rich, moist deciduous forests. Flowers: Narrow, twisted petals to 4.2cm long, spread horizontally. They are usually dark purple to bronze. Leaves: May be prominently or obscurely mottled, often with silvery-green background. Up to 10cm long. Height: 25 to 40cm Usually flowers in April to May. Plants supplied are like thick roots that when planted out now will provide good colour in the spring although it might take a season or two to get estabilished but then they soon clump up. Ideal beside your Hosta's and Brunnera's. Likes the same conditions dappled shade and slightly damp soil but well drained. I find if you mix 10% bark with your ericaeous compost they will thrive better the bark helps keep the compost acidic and improves the air circulation around the tuber.
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