Arisaema candidissimum AGM

£15.00

Candidissimum has a white spathe with a pinkish suffusion that flowers in July.

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Description

Arisaema candidissimum AGM is hardy in most UK gardens, Arisaema’s will quickly establish in any shady spot that provides them with good drainage and plenty of leaf mould. A very spectacular addition to any garden and well suited for the UK weather. Arisaema candidissimum is white with a pinkish tinge inside the spathe growing to a height of about 12″.

AGM = Award of Garden Merit given by the RHS to plants that are easy to grow and maintain.

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.  Arisaema will thrive in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil that has with dappled sunshine overhead.

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.

Growing Information:

Flowering Height: 12-14″ (30-35cm)

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.

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