GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Red Clover

Trifolium pratense · Perennial

Hardiness
H7 Very hardy (to below −20°C)
Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
20–80 cm × —
Soil
moist but well-drained, slightly acid soil with low levels of nitrogen; succeeds on clay, heavy, moist, well drained, light, sandy, and poor soil
Flowering
April–August
Toxicity
no toxic effects reported

The Gardening Year

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🌱 Sow
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Clover root aphid: Improve soil drainage and avoid excessive nitrogen fertiliser to reduce susceptibility.

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or apply iron phosphate pellets around young plants.

Powdery mildew: Ensure good air circulation and avoid overhead watering to keep foliage dry.

Anthracnose leaf spot: Remove infected debris and improve air flow; fungicides are rarely needed for ornamental use.

Nutrient deficiency: Test soil pH and apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser if growth is poor.

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