Trillium chloropetalum 'Volcano'
Jane McGary (Mon, 28 Apr 2003 08:54:52 PDT)
Judy asked,
At 11:47 AM 4/28/03 -0400, you wrote:
I came across a reference to this cv. Trillium chloropetalum 'Volcano' as
originated by Barry Sligh of New
Zealand, taller (18 to 24 inches) with a darker red flower, propagated by
tissue culture. Available in USA from Sunny Border Nursery, a wholesale
grower. Can anyone tell me any more? TIA
It's probably equivalent to the the species, or subspecies of T.
chloropetalum (depending on whom you believe), known as T. kurabayashii. It
is fairly well distributed in gardens in this area thanks to a magnificent
colony in the Leach Botanical Garden in Portland, Oregon, from which
conventionally propagated plants are sold at their fund-raising sales. It
is a wonderful plant and does well here in retentive soil in shade. My
little plant from a 3-inch pot about 7 years ago now has half a dozen
20-inch-tall flowering stems.
Jane McGary
Northwestern Oregon