Trillium erectum - Red trillium

Pests Trillium erectum : The treatments are applied only in case there is an effective presence of parasites on the plant, using specific products. We suggest to avoid any treatment during bloom, which can injure pollinating insects.

continental : Waterings for The Trillium erectum will be frequent in spring and summer and more occasional in autumn and almost suspended in winter. We remind that it is a rule to avoid the supply of water if the soil is still humid.

alpine : Waterings will be regular and generous, specially in summer, remember to allow the substrate to dry out between two waterings. In winter waterings can be suspended.

mediterranean : Supply water regularly during vegetative period, when the soil is very dry; when temperatures decrease we can decrease waterings and suspend them in winter.

continental : Avoid to expose this plant to an excessive light, place it in a shady location.
This is a very rustic garden plant, that should not have problems even in case of very intense frosts.

alpine : Grow this plant in a shady location, not exposed to sunlight.
The Trillium erectum is very rustic and can be grown in the garden all year long; it does not suffer from even intense frosts.

mediterranean : Prefer shady locations, away from direct sunlight.
The Trillium erectum does not suffer from cold and frost; this is a plant that can be grown in the garden all year long.

Fertilize Trillium erectum : These plants need regular fertilizings, to be given from March to October; we can use a slow-release granular fertilizer, or a fertilizer to be dissolved in normal waterings every 15-20 days.