Tricyrtis Garden Orchid ‘Mauve Shooting Stars’

Common Name:
Mauve Shooting Stars Garden Orchid

Description:
Tricyrtis ‘Mauve Shooting Stars’ is an exotic-looking, shade-loving perennial admired for its unique, star-shaped flowers and lush, arching foliage. Commonly known as the garden orchid, this cultivar dazzles with mauve-purple blooms speckled with deeper spots, resembling miniature orchids. Flowering from late summer through early autumn, the delicate blooms appear in clusters atop gracefully arching stems, adding unexpected beauty to shaded borders, woodland gardens, or beneath trees. In Melbourne’s climate, Tricyrtis thrives in part shade to full shade with moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. It prefers consistent moisture, particularly in dry periods, but does not tolerate waterlogging. This variety adds elegance and texture to areas where many other plants struggle, making it a standout in difficult, low-light spots. Cut back spent stems in late autumn, and mulch well during winter to protect the crown from cold.

Form:
*Herbaceous
*Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
*Height: 40–60 cm
*Width: 40–60 cm

Aspect:
*Part Shade
*Full Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Late Summer
*Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
*Mauve
*Purple with Spots

Key Attributes:
*Bee Attracting
*Perennial
*Herbaceous
*Shade Tolerant
*Suitable for Woodland Gardens
*Unusual Flowers
*Low Maintenance

Toxicity:
*Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:
*Hosta ‘Frances Williams’
*Brunnera macrophylla
*Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’
*Ferns (e.g., Athyrium niponicum)
*Pulmonaria ‘Blue Ensign’

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.