Tellima grandiflora (Fringecups) — slender racemes of small, nodding, fringed bell-shaped flowers opening greenish-white and maturing to soft pink, blooming late spring to mid-summer. A good pick for pollinators, fully hardy, evergreen — thrives in partial to full shade.
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Product features
Botanical name: Tellima grandiflora
Common name: Fringecups, bigflower tellima
Height: 40cm – 60cm (spikes to 80cm)
Spread: 30cm – 45cm
Foliage: Evergreen basal rosette of hairy, heart-shaped, scalloped green leaves, bronze/purple-red in autumn
Flower: Slender racemes of nodding, fringed bell-shaped flowers, greenish-white maturing to pink, late spring to mid-summer
Attractive to wildlife: Yes — bees, hoverflies, moths
Soil Type: Fertile, humus-rich clay, loam, or sand
Drought tolerant: Yes, moderately once established
Hardy: Yes, fully hardy (RHS H6)
Position: Partial shade to full shade
Evergreen: Yes
Suitable for: Woodland gardens, shaded borders, underplanting
Materials and care
Light: Partial or full shade — thrives in cool, dappled woodland
Aspect: North-, east-, or west-facing sheltered, shady positions
Soil type: Fertile, humus-rich — clay or loam
Drainage: Moist but well-drained
Watering: Water regularly during dry spells
Deadheading: Cut spent flower spikes down to the base in summer
Propagation: Lift and divide in spring or autumn, or sow seed in a cold frame
