Tellima are hardy perennials that reach about 60 cm (2 feet) in height.
They have bronze or green heart shaped leaves and bloom in the summer, When they carry bell-like flowers of white, which later transform to pink.
Some of the more common names for Tellima plants include Fringecups, Bigflower tellima, and False Alumroot.
Photographs of Tellima grandiflora - Fringecup by nordique.
It is probably easiest to grow fringe cups and other Tellima from divided plants in the spring or autumn.
If you plan to grow plants from seed, then sow in the autumn using fresh seeds. The seeds should be sown into flats and sank into a shaded part of the garden. They should then be covered with glass, and the soil kept moist. It can take anything from one to three months for the Fringecup seeds to germinate.
Once it starts to get really cold, bring the flats indoors, and then keep at a temperature of about 12 to 15 degrees (54 to 59°F). Put the flats outside again in the spring.
Once you have seedlings (or divisions from other Tellima plants), transplant them to their final location in the autumn. Use a spacing of about 40 to 60 cm (16 to 24 inches).
They should be grown in a shady or partially shaded location of the garden. They prefer a soil that is moist and rich.
Once established, it is pretty easy to care for Tellima plant members. They like a cool soil, so supply a mulch in spring and autumn. They also like a moist soil so water when it is dry.
It is important to control the plant once established, as it can become invasive.
If you require more plants, then it is best to propagate the Tellima plants by division. This can be done in either spring or at the start of autumn.
I hope that you enjoyed this guide on how to grow Tellima plants. You may also enjoy the following Gardener's HQ growing guides: How to grow Bergenia and Rodgersia plants.