Description
Arisaema triphyllum is one of the hardest of this group and as such they are well suited for most UK gardens. Arisaema such as Arisaema triphyllum prefer shady parts of the garden that do not dry out in the summer. This variety has an outside spathe which is green, inside striped with purplish-brown lines. Arisaema’s are unusual plants but are easily established in a shady spot with good drainage and plenty of leaf mould. They are quite spectacular plants and as such are well suited to most gardens. Needs protection from severe frosts, so mulch over winter. Supplies can be 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.
Can also look great if grown with martagon lilies, hostas or wood anemones.
Care tips:
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.
Growing Information:
Flowering Height: 36-48″ (90-120cm)
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: 10-15cms
Spacing: 10-15cms apart.
Full growing instructions provided.
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