Trilliums at Bannockburn
This may seem counter-intuitive, growing woodland plants in Central Otago, but it is a perfect example of Jane Prestons' "give it a go" attitude.
Large clumps of Trillium chloropetalum, which came from Stewart Preston, were divided and re-planted in shadehouses situated under mature trees. An underground stream keeps the area moist during the growing season.
After much trialling the flowers are now being successfully sold for export - quite possibly a world first. Plants are not available for sale at the moment, but Trillium chloropetalum seed may be ordered..
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