Trillium kurabayashii       0

Author: John Daniel Freeman (1941-1997)
Family: Melanthiaceae Tribe: Parideae
Genus: Trillium
English name: Giant purple wakerobin
Zone: California

References
- eFloras. eFloras.org Vol. 1 pag. 242101996. Trillium kurabayashii
References for the genus
- Rhode Island Wild Plant Society. 1993. Address
- eFloras. eFloras.org Vol. 1 pag. 133668. Trillium
- eFloras. eFloras.org Vol. 2 pag. 133668. Trillium
- Trillium, John Lonsdale. Bulbs 2003 Vol. 5(1) pag. 5-16. Address
General specifications
Biological type: bulb
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: brown
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
IUCN Red List of threatened species status: Vulnerable

Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,3ft x 1,6ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h
Foliage: semi-evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from April until May

Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division

Germination references
- USDA Propagation Protocols. Trillium kurabayashii


Germination references for the genus
- Rhode Island Wild Plant Society. 1993. Address
- Collection and curation of Trillium species at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Unwin, Robert. Sibbaldia: The International Journal of Botanic Garden Horticulture 2014 Vol. 12 pag. 43-56. DOI


Bulb planting instructions
Plant the bulbs under 7cm Potting soil at 40cm distance. Plant between août-sept.
Experiences in the garden
20-02-20A Obtaining 3 plants from nursery Dix (Cultivated from unknown origin)
04-08-22 3x Dead plant because of heat and drought in summer: Petit15 C145.