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Also known as Ornamental Clover, (for good reason!), Feather Clover and Ruddy Clover, Trifolium rubens is an extremely ornamental clump-forming (not spreading) perennial. It is an excellent companion and wildlife plant. The typical trifoliate leaves are bluish green and the large upright conical flower buds are covered in a thick layer of minute silvery hairs, with buds bursting open into large, white flowers. The plants are in flower from late spring to early autumn and are an absolute magnet for bees, butterflies and other pollinators, being a rich source of both nectar and pollen. Cut back spent blooms after flowering to encourage a second flush or leave to self-seed.
Although the flowers on this cultivar are white, it is still a type of Red Clover, and as such has leaves and flowers which are edible and can be used in salads and teas, and seeds can be sprouted for salads.
Red Feathers does well in average soils but best in well-drained, fertile soil, in full sun or partial shade. It can handle clay and can help to break up and improve clay soils. Like all clovers it fixes nitrogen.
Established plant in 9cm pot.
Photo credit: https://www.impecta.se/froer/perenner/vit-purpurklover-frosty-feathers
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
