Overview

Arisaema sazensoo is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Arisaema, part of the Araceae family, with deciduous foliage. Arisaema sazensoo 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 sazensoo is a deciduous, columnar upright cultivar of 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 spadix, followed by spikes of red berries. Suited to partial shade and sheltered positions, it thrives in moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is ideal for cottage gardens, flower borders, and underplanting roses and shrubs, with spring as its season of interest.

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 sazensoo 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 sazensoo

Propagation
Seed, Offsets
Pest resistance
Slugs, Vine weevil
Disease resistance
Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Arisaema sazensoo?

Arisaema sazensoo prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Arisaema sazensoo need?

Arisaema sazensoo grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Arisaema sazensoo hardy in the UK?

Arisaema sazensoo 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 sazensoo?

Seed, Offsets.

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