Tricyrtis hirta

Germination

Sow into a cold frame in autumn or indoors at any time. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Do not cover seed, simply press into the soil. Light is needed for germination. Autumn warmth, followed by winter cold should offer ideal conditions for germination to occur in spring as the weather warms. Indoors, sow then cold stratify for 4-6 weeks at 4°C, a fridge is ideal. remove to warmth, 18-20°C for germination. Germination takes 4-6 weeks approx. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.

Growing

Prefers a consistently moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in full or partial shade. A wooded garden, shaded border or woodland is ideal. Offer a protective mulch from winter cold.

Cultivation

This plant is a herbaceous perennial and will die back in the winter. Old stems can be cut back after this die off. Propagate by seed.