- Botanical name: Triteleia laxa 'White Cloud'
- Common name: Triplet lily
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Plant Type: Bulb
White
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
The triplet lilies, Triteleia, are summer-flowering bulbs bearing pretty sprays of flowers at the top of wiry stems, not dissimilar to those of agapanthus. Dependable and easy to grow, triteleias make fantastic cut flowers and are attractive to pollinating insects. They produce little in the way of foliage, so are great for growing through other plants without shading them out too much.
Triteleia laxa ‘White Cloud’ has beautiful pure white flowers, with petals that flare out, giving each flower a starry appearance. It looks fantastic planted in drifts.
For best results, grow Triteleia laxa ‘White Cloud’ in full sun in light, well-drained and fertile soil. Avoid planting in soil that is excessively wet in winter.
How to grow Triteleia 'White Cloud'
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Plant size
50cm height
15cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
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Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Triteleia 'White Cloud' and wildlife
Triteleia 'White Cloud' is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Triteleia 'White Cloud' poisonous?
Triteleia 'White Cloud' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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