Arisaema concinnum

£7.50£35.00

Very attractive leaves and the spathe tube can either be green or purple both with attractive white stripes.

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Description

Arisaema concinnum thrives well in gardens and can be left to over winter in soils that are free draining. The spathe tube of Arisaema concinnum can either be green or purple both with attractive white stripes.

Also known as Cobra Lilies, Arisaema are spectacular plants that grow from woodland floors and have unusual flowers. The wing-like leaves spread high above and the flowers flare out like the hood of a snake.  Arisaema will thrive in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil that has with dappled sunshine overhead. Whether you’re planting one or two to as a striking architectural centre piece or an extensive group you can be rest assured that they will become a focal point in your garden.

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.

Can also look great if grown with martagon lilies, hostas or wood anemones.

Care tips:

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

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

Hardy in UK gardens.

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.

 

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