Overview
Arisaema franchetianum f. purpureogaleatum is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Arisaema, part of the Araceae family, with deciduous foliage. Arisaema franchetianum f. purpureogaleatum grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Arisaema franchetianum f. purpureogaleatum is a deciduous, columnar upright cultivar within the Arisaema genus, known for its tuberous perennials with palmately lobed foliage. It produces the genus's distinctive tubular, hooded spathes enclosing small flowers on a club-shaped spadix, followed by spikes of red berries. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with a sheltered aspect, favouring moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for cottage gardens, flower borders, and underplanting roses or shrubs, with interest primarily in spring.
About the genus
Arisaema is a large and diverse genus of the flowering plant family Araceae. The largest concentration of species is in China and Japan, with other species native to other parts of southern Asia as well as eastern and central Africa, Mexico and eastern North America. Asiatic species are often called cobra lilies, while western species are often called jack-in-the-pulpit; both names refer to the distinctive appearance of the flower, which consists of an erect central spadix rising from a spathe.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Arisaema
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Arisaema franchetianum f. purpureogaleatum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Arisaema franchetianum f. purpureogaleatum
- Propagation
- Seed, Offsets
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Arisaema franchetianum f. purpureogaleatum?
Arisaema franchetianum f. purpureogaleatum prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Arisaema franchetianum f. purpureogaleatum need?
Arisaema franchetianum f. purpureogaleatum grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Arisaema franchetianum f. purpureogaleatum hardy in the UK?
Arisaema franchetianum f. purpureogaleatum has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Arisaema franchetianum f. purpureogaleatum?
Seed, Offsets.
