Gillenia trifoliata (pink flowered)
A pink-flowered form of bowman's root with all the excellent qualities of the species. Sturdy healthy finely serrated trifoliate leaves develop before and after blooming. Clouds of pink flowers held by red calyxes on red stems. Clump-forming with good fall colour display.
Grows in part or full sun in any regular garden soil. Does not self-seed, requires no division, staking, or deadheading. Not quite perfect as it's not evergreen, but very close. RHS Award of Garden Merit and Great Plant Pick for the species. The pink form adds colour variation to the typically white species.
Growing Conditions
Light: part shade to full sun
Moisture: average
Soil: regular garden soil
Hardiness zone: 4
Maintenance: low
Size & Habit
Height (cm): 100
Spread (cm): 90
Habit: upright clump
Seasonal Interest
Flowering period: June–July
Seasonal interest: summer bloom; good fall color; trifoliate foliage
Foliage: green
Flower: pink
Ecology & Notes
Wildlife value: pollinators
Deer/Rabbit resistance: yes
Habitat: borders; woodland edges; low maintenance gardens
Features: pink flowers; red calyxes; trifoliate leaves; clump-forming; good fall color; no maintenance; perfect plant qualities
Notes: AGM and GPP for species; does not self-seed; no staking or deadheading needed; pink form of typically white species