{"product_id":"tricyrtis-hirta-akachan-daisy","title":"Tricyrtis hirta 'Akachan Daisy'","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAn Exotic, Orchid-Like Woodland Perennial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\" id=\"p-rc_96c3806c9db5b350-50\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-92\"\u003eIf you are looking to add late-season color and striking, intricate detail to the shadier spots in your garden, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"112\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-92\"\u003eTricyrtis hirta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-92 citation-end-92\"\u003e 'Akachan Daisy' is an absolute must-have.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Commonly known as the Japanese Toad Lily, this lovely herbaceous perennial is prized by exotic plant collectors for its breathtaking, star-shaped flowers that closely resemble miniature tropical orchids. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eCurrently established in 12cm pots, these young plants are an excellent starter size. They are perfectly primed to be planted out or potted on, bringing a genuinely exotic feel to your borders just as the summer transitions into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_96c3806c9db5b350-51\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-91\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-91\"\u003eOrchid-Like Blooms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-91 citation-end-91\"\u003e Produces stunning, bi-colored white flowers heavily speckled with intricate purple-pink spots.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-90 citation-end-90\"\u003eThe blooms appear in late summer and persist well into autumn (August to October), providing a burst of exotic color when many other plants have faded.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_96c3806c9db5b350-52\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-89\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-89\"\u003eStriking Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-89 citation-end-89\"\u003e Features distinctive, upright hairy stems clasped by handsome, lance-shaped pale green leaves that add excellent textural interest to the understory.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_96c3806c9db5b350-53\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-88\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-88\"\u003eWoodland Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-88 citation-end-88\"\u003e A clump-forming perennial that builds up reliably over time, eventually reaching a neat and manageable maximum size of around 60cm tall by 60cm wide.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_96c3806c9db5b350-54\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLate-Season Impact:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-87 citation-end-87\"\u003e Unrivaled as a spectacular focal point for adding vertical interest to sheltered, shady borders, woodland garden designs, or large patio containers.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Cultivation in the UK:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" id=\"p-rc_96c3806c9db5b350-55\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-86 citation-end-86\"\u003eNative to the woodlands of Japan, this toad lily is fully hardy but thrives best in cool, sheltered, and shady environments.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_96c3806c9db5b350-56\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-85\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-85\"\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-85 citation-end-85\"\u003e Position in light, dappled, or partial shade.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-84 citation-end-84\"\u003eAvoid strong, direct afternoon sun, which can scorch the foliage.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_96c3806c9db5b350-57\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-83\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-83\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Soil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-83 citation-end-83\"\u003e Requires consistently moist, humus-rich, and well-draining soil.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Keep the root zone damp throughout the growing season, and apply a thick mulch of compost or leaf mould each spring to help retain moisture. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_96c3806c9db5b350-58\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardiness \u0026amp; Winter Care:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-82 citation-end-82\"\u003e Fully hardy in the UK.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This is a deciduous herbaceous perennial, meaning the foliage will naturally die back to below ground level each autumn. Simply remove the spent growth to tidy the clump before fresh shoots emerge the following spring. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_96c3806c9db5b350-59\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-81\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-81\"\u003ePest Protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-81 citation-end-81\"\u003e The tender new shoots are a favorite target for slugs and snails, so ensure you provide adequate protection early in the spring.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSupplied as:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 x established young plant in a 12cm nursery pot, ready to be planted out or potted on for late-summer flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle in a Box","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56645883986306,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/2274\/2338\/files\/Tricyrtis_hirta_-_blossom_side__aka.jpg?v=1779395340","url":"https:\/\/www.jungleinabox.co.uk\/products\/tricyrtis-hirta-akachan-daisy","provider":"Jungle in a Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}