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Tellima grandiflora – Fringecups
Tellima grandiflora is a graceful and dependable hardy perennial, valued for its attractive foliage and airy spires of delicate greenish-white flowers in late spring and early summer. The finely detailed blooms rise above neat clumps of soft green leaves, bringing movement, texture, and natural charm to shaded borders and woodland-style planting schemes.
Reaching around 45–60 cm in height with a spread of 30–45 cm, this clump-forming perennial produces rounded, scalloped leaves that create an effective groundcover at the base. The foliage remains attractive through much of the growing season, while the slender flower stems add height without overwhelming neighbouring plants.
The unusual starry flowers open gradually up the stems and are attractive to bees and other pollinators. Tellima grandiflora is particularly useful for planting beneath trees, edging shady paths, filling gaps in woodland gardens, or softening the front of mixed borders with a natural look.
This hardy perennial thrives in partial shade to full shade and prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil. It is easy to grow and low maintenance, coping well in cooler, sheltered areas of the garden. Removing spent flower stems after blooming will keep plants tidy and encourage fresh foliage growth.
Flowering Period
May – June: Slender stems carry fresh greenish-white flowers above the foliage
June – July: Peak flowering with airy spires in full display
Summer onwards: Attractive leafy clumps continue to provide groundcover
With its elegant flower stems, useful shade tolerance, and reliable foliage, Tellima grandiflora is an excellent low-maintenance perennial for adding softness and texture to woodland and shaded garden spaces.
Tellima grandiflora – Fringecups
Tellima grandiflora is a graceful and dependable hardy perennial, valued for its attractive foliage and airy spires of delicate greenish-white flowers in late spring and early summer. The finely detailed blooms rise above neat clumps of soft green leaves, bringing movement, texture, and natural charm to shaded borders and woodland-style planting schemes.
Reaching around 45–60 cm in height with a spread of 30–45 cm, this clump-forming perennial produces rounded, scalloped leaves that create an effective groundcover at the base. The foliage remains attractive through much of the growing season, while the slender flower stems add height without overwhelming neighbouring plants.
The unusual starry flowers open gradually up the stems and are attractive to bees and other pollinators. Tellima grandiflora is particularly useful for planting beneath trees, edging shady paths, filling gaps in woodland gardens, or softening the front of mixed borders with a natural look.
This hardy perennial thrives in partial shade to full shade and prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil. It is easy to grow and low maintenance, coping well in cooler, sheltered areas of the garden. Removing spent flower stems after blooming will keep plants tidy and encourage fresh foliage growth.
Flowering Period
May – June: Slender stems carry fresh greenish-white flowers above the foliage
June – July: Peak flowering with airy spires in full display
Summer onwards: Attractive leafy clumps continue to provide groundcover
With its elegant flower stems, useful shade tolerance, and reliable foliage, Tellima grandiflora is an excellent low-maintenance perennial for adding softness and texture to woodland and shaded garden spaces.