10-count flat 4" pots of Trifolium Repens Atropurpureum Bronze Dutch Clover. This creeping perennial clover is grown in zones 3-10 and has deeply divided reddish-brown leaves.
Trifolium Repens Atropurpureum' Bronze Dutch Clover
Trifolium repens 'Atropurpureum', also known as Bronze Dutch Clover, is a low-growing, perennial groundcover that is native to Europe. It is a popular choice for lawns, gardens, and other landscapes because of its attractive foliage, tolerance to shade, and ability to suppress weeds.
Bronze Dutch Clover has small, trifoliate leaves that are a deep bronze-purple color. The leaves are arranged in a rosette pattern and form a dense mat that spreads slowly. In the spring, Bronze Dutch Clover produces spikes of white flowers that rise above the foliage.
Bronze Dutch Clover is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established. Fertilize Bronze Dutch Clover once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Bronze Dutch Clover is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It can be planted as a single specimen, in a border, or as an edging. It is also a good choice for growing in containers.
Here are some tips for growing Trifolium repens 'Atropurpureum':
- Plant the plant in a location that receives full sun to partial shade.
- Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter to improve drainage.
- Water the plant regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize the plant once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Divide the plant every 3-4 years to maintain its vigor.
Bronze Dutch Clover is a valuable plant for wildlife. It attracts a variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The flowers are also a source of food for songbirds.
Bronze Dutch Clover is also a good choice for lawns. It is a low-maintenance alternative to traditional grass lawns and it helps to improve soil health. To plant Bronze Dutch Clover in a lawn, simply scatter the seeds over the existing lawn and water them in well. The clover will germinate and start to grow within a few weeks.
Enjoy the beauty and benefits of Bronze Dutch Clover in your landscape for many years to come!
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
