Tricyrtis 'Dark Form' (Formosan toad lily) — exotic, orchid-like star blossoms in cream-to-pale-purple, freckled with maroon spots and a bright yellow throat, blooming late summer to mid-autumn. A good pick for pollinators, fully hardy, partial to full shade — needs protection from hot afternoon sun.
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Product features
Botanical name: Tricyrtis formosana 'Dark Form'
Common name: Formosan toad lily, Taiwanese toad lily
Height: 60cm – 80cm
Spread: 30cm – 45cm
Foliage: Thick, lance-shaped dark glossy green leaves mottled with purplish spots
Flower: Orchid-like, upward-facing star blossoms, cream-to-pale-purple freckled with maroon spots and yellow throat, late summer to mid-autumn
Attractive to wildlife: Yes — valuable late-season nectar for bees
Soil Type: Humus-rich, fertile, retentive loam, clay, or sand
Drought tolerant: No — requires reliable moisture
Hardy: Yes, fully hardy (RHS H6, -15 to -20°C)
Position: Partial shade to deep full shade
Evergreen: No
Suitable for: Shady woodland gardens, sheltered damp borders, containers
Materials and care
Light: Partial or full shade — needs protection from hot afternoon sun
Aspect: North-, east-, or west-facing sheltered, cool positions
Soil type: Fertile, humus-rich, organic soil
Drainage: Moist but well-drained — rots in stagnant ground
Watering: Medium to high — never let it dry out completely
Deadheading: Trim spent flowers down to side branches
Propagation: Divide rhizomatous clumps in early spring, or take stem cuttings
