Trifolium repens Angel Clover Jade - Clover

Trifolium repens 'Angel Clover Jade' is an ornamental clover with decorative foliage and flowers. Its three leaflets are tinged with very light green, dark green and red in a very original pattern. Between May and October, it produces typical white flower heads that are loved by pollinators. It is compact, barely exceeding 10 to 15 cm in height, but gradually spreads in width. Perennial in not too harsh climates, it tolerates frosts down to -5°C to -10°C. In regions with too cold winters, it can easily be grown in a pot or hanging basket. It is sun-loving and tolerates dry conditions fairly well once established.

Clovers belong to the large Fabaceae family, formerly known as Leguminosae, because it includes many plants whose fruit is a pod, such as beans, peas, lentils... In ornamental gardening, it is known for Wisterias, Albizia or the many Brooms. The Trifolium genus is rich with more than 250 species distributed across all continents (except Australia), with a predominance in the Mediterranean basin. This diversity has not prevented horticulturists from producing new varieties to further enrich the genus. The range (Angel Clover™ series) is the work of a large German company specialised in cross-breeding and hybridisation. 
'Angel Clover Jade' is particularly attractive for its truly distinctive foliage. The shape of the three leaflets that form each leaf, heart-shaped, with the upper part slightly lobed and almost rounded, is nothing original. However, the arrangement of colours creates a pleasant effect; the eye sees a red triangle that separates an inner area of medium to dark green from the much lighter periphery. The reddish border has a saw-tooth pattern, forming a central point that extends along the main vein. This novel colouring gives the plant a remarkable appearance. The flowering is typical of clovers, blooming between May and October in the form of white flower heads approximately 1.5 cm in diameter, composed of small, narrow flowers. They are loved by insects, adding to biodiversity. This clover is perennial in mild temperate climates and forms a groundcover that spreads easily, potentially competing with plants of fragile root systems. It produces creeping stems that root at the nodes, so it can quickly overtake other less aggressive perennials. If grown in a pot, it will trail slightly and can also make beautiful hanging baskets. It will easily find a place on a terrace or balcony, especially since it loves the sun. The foliage is semi-evergreen and may persist in particularly mild winters, or it will reappear the following spring. Pots can be sheltered in a cool room with sufficient light, such as a conservatory or a garage with a window...

Trifolium repens 'Angel Clover Jade' has captivating foliage of original colours and an intriguing pattern. In mild climates, it will find a place at the edge of a flower bed, at the foot of shrubs that will not mind its spread. A Loropetalum chinense 'Black Pearl' will highlight the light green of its foliage, while matching the purple of its leaves and the red of its ribbon-petalled flowers with the reddish border of your little Clover. If you wish to plant it alongside other groundcovers, choose species that are sufficiently vigorous, such as Achillea crithmifolia, which will be able to hold its own against the spread of Angel Clover Jade. In colder climates, treat it as an annual in a flower bed alongside taller plants such as Ricinus communis 'Impala'. This ornamental castor oil plant with large burgundy palmate leaves and decorative red fruits displays a tropical-style pattern. You can also plant it in a large pot where its slightly trailing habit will be very effective, alongside plants with a more upright silhouette.