{"product_id":"tricyrtis-gilt-edge","title":"Tricyrtis 'Gilt Edge'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTricyrtis 'Gilt Edge'\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most sought-after \u003cstrong\u003etoad lilies\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a choice woodland perennial that saves its best show for the end of the season. Arching stems are lined with broad leaves boldly margined in creamy gold, and from late summer into autumn they carry sprays of exotic, orchid-like star flowers in white and soft purple, freckled all over with deep purple spots. It is a jewel for a shady \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e and a real talking point when much of the garden is winding down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully hardy in the UK (rated RHS H5, hardy to around -15C once established), 'Gilt Edge' is a deciduous perennial that dies back for winter and reshoots reliably each spring. It thrives in the cool, moist, humus-rich shade of a woodland setting, so it pairs beautifully with ferns, hostas and other shade lovers in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e range. For a guide to how seasonal plants like this behave through the year, see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect\u003c\/a\u003e notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial to full shade, ideally cool and sheltered such as a north or east-facing border. Perfect for a spot in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003edeep or dappled shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid to neutral soil. Add leaf mould or compost and keep it cool and damp, never baked dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e a compact, clump-forming habit reaching around 45cm tall and wide, spreading slowly over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e fully hardy across most of the UK. This woodland plant enjoys reliably moist but not stagnant ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly so the soil stays consistently moist through the first couple of summers, especially ahead of flowering, and mulch each spring to lock in that cool woodland moisture. Compact and well behaved, it is equally happy naturalising in a border or grown in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e on a shaded patio, where the late flowers are a welcome magnet for bees and other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003elate-season pollinators\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cstrong\u003eTricyrtis 'Gilt Edge'\u003c\/strong\u003e we supply is nursery-grown and carefully selected for a healthy crown and strong roots, packed with care to arrive in top condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"9cm \/ 0.5L","offer_id":57974341992831,"sku":"TRICGILT9","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/tricyrtis.jpg?v=1784326776","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/tricyrtis-gilt-edge","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}