Arisaema bulbs plants and flowers for the garden

Arisaema are a woodland plant and as such prefer a cool semi-shaded position and moderatly rich soil, species include the attractive Arisaema candidissimum (picture right lower) with scented flowers and great foliage which lasts through summer and A.sikokianum (picture right top) with its glowing white spadix hooded and fascinating. Much sought after is the lovely A. griffithii a little rare in Australia at present.

These bulbs are also refered to as 'cobra lilies' and 'jack in the pulpit', but with so many species the botanical names are best used.

Arisaema Growing tips and Cultural Notes

Fertilizing, watering and dividing & general comments : Arisaema may be left undisturbed for several years, mulch lightly with a good well rotted compost late in winter. Refrain from watering arisaema during winter, but water well once a week spring through summer. To help growth top dress in late winter with a complete fertilizer. a. Plant 4-5 cm deep, 10cm between bulbs. They do require a well drained soil and they will self seed, so remove seed heads as they form if this is an issue. Seeds are generally heavy so they tend not to blow around the garden.

Arisaema Candidissimum. (left) Ariseama are not hard to grow, well drained humus rich soil, try not to disturb.

The flowers come first followed by some great stems and foilage, sure to be a taling point.

Buy and plant arisaema in autumn for a display in spring through to summer depending on species. The bulb pictured below is of the plant pictured. Plant in clumps of 4-5 bulbs for a great effect.

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