Arisaema concinnum

Description

Arisaema concinnum is a wonderful variety with very attractive leaves. The spathe tube can either be green or purple both with attractive white stripes. They are unusual plants but once established in a shady spot with good drainage and plenty of leaf mould, will require little attention. They are quite spectacular plants for any garden. Like many bulbs Arisaema concinnum will need protection from severe frosts. Easy to grow. Supplies are limited so order early.

Cultivation instructions:

Indoor planting: Not suitable for growing indoors. Can be started off in pots inside and moved or planted outside once you see growth.

Planting outside: Ensure they are planted quite deep as doing this will protect the tubers and rhizomes from frost. Arisaema are happiest in soil conditions that are neutral to slightly acid. Cultivate soils to a depth of 20cms if possible and add plenty of grit and humus matter to the soil. Plant bulbs so that they are 10-15cms below the soil surface.

Arisaema, also known as Cobra Lilies, are spectacular plants that grow from woodland floors and have unusual flowers. The wing-like leaves spread high above.

Care tips:

Protect from severe frosts over winter by giving a good layer of mulch.

Remember to mark the position you plant them in as they can easily get lost.

Using bulb starter or root grow when first planting will help them to establish for future years flowering.

Hardy in UK gardens.

Can also look great if grown with other arisaemas or martagon lilies.

Arisaema are happiest in soil conditions that are neutral to slightly acid.

Growing Information:

Flowering Height: 24-36″ (60-90cm)

Flowering period: July-August

Soil type: Humus rich soils that are free draining. Neutral to slightly acid preferred.

Aspect: Semi shaded woodland areas.

Scented: No significant scent.

Planting Depth: 10cms

Spacing: 10-15cms apart.

Full growing instructions provided.

AGM = Award of Garden Merit.