Trifolium ‘Peach Pink’ – A Unique Ornamental Clover

Trifolium ‘Peach Pink’ – A Unique Ornamental Clover

Trifolium ‘Peach Pink’ is a striking ornamental variety of clover, prized for its delicate pastel-hued blooms. Unlike traditional red or white clovers, this variety features soft peach-pink flower heads that add a charming touch to gardens, containers, and wildlife-friendly landscapes.

Origins & Traditional Uses

The Trifolium genus, commonly known as clover, belongs to the Fabaceae (legume) family and includes over 250 species native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Many clovers, including the wild Trifolium repens (white clover) and Trifolium pratense (red clover), have been used for centuries in agriculture, herbal medicine, and soil improvement.

• Agricultural Uses: Clover has long been valued as a nitrogen-fixing plant, enriching soil fertility and benefiting crop rotations. It is widely used in pastures and as green manure.

• Medicinal Uses: Traditional herbalists have used red clover for its anti-inflammatory and estrogenic properties, often in teas and tinctures to support respiratory and menopausal health.

• Cultural Significance: Clovers have symbolic meanings in folklore, with the four-leaf clover considered a sign of good luck.

While Trifolium ‘Peach Pink’ is primarily grown for its ornamental beauty, it still retains some of the beneficial traits of its wild relatives, including attracting pollinators and improving soil health.

Key Features

• Flowers: Fluffy, rounded blooms in soft peach-pink tones, fading to blush as they mature. Flowering from late spring to early autumn.

• Foliage: Dense green trifoliate leaves create a lush carpet-like ground cover.

• Growth Habit: Compact and spreading, reaching 20–30 cm in height and up to 40 cm wide.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy, thriving in well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

• Pollinator Friendly: An excellent nectar source for bees and butterflies.

Ideal Uses

• Cottage garden borders

• Rockeries and alpine displays

• Container plantings for a soft, natural look

• Low-maintenance ground cover

Care Tips

• Prefers full sun to partial shade.

• Drought-tolerant once established, but occasional watering helps in dry periods.

• Can be trimmed after flowering to encourage fresh growth.