Re: Helleborus foetidus / Arisaema
Hello Janet & Louise,
Marge Talt has covered most of the territory already on Arisaema, but there
are a couple of additional comments I would like to make. One is to check out the
Arisaema web site Marge recommended. Much of the information out there in
literature on hardiness for this genus is simply wrong. you will find up-date
experience on the site.
My experience with Arisaema convinces me to keep them in raised beds for best
performance. Also to assist them in wintering over with the good drainage they
need. Seed germinates easily enough, but it takes 4 to 5 years before first
"bloom". Then it is best you have more than one plant of the species if you
eventually want to see blooms produce seeds. I usually have three to each species
in the garden.
One final tip... some species ae very early breaking dormancy. Arisaema are
hardy, but will not take frost or hard freeze once they are up and in growth. Some
of these do not break dormancy until around July here, a few I have to cover each
spring as they break dormancy in early March. ... so there is a complete range to
match your local weather in spring.
Gene Bush Southern Indiana Zone 6a Munchkin Nursery
around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com http://www.munchkinnursery.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Janet Galpin and Oliver Patterson <decoy.farm@zetnet.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Anemone Sylvestris ( and Helleborus foetidus)
> I grew Arisaema consanguineum from seed. They germinate fairly easily
> for such an exotic looking plant. Mine have been outside in pots
> through the last two or three winters and have survived. I'm just
> waiting to see whether they get through this one. I'm reasonably
> hopeful as I've now planted a couple in a fairely sheltered spot.
> They haven't flowered (if that's the right word!) yet though. No good
> if you're in a hurry.
>
> Janet Galpin, near Spalding, Lincolnshire, UK, Min temp: -8
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