Overview
Arisaema wardii is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Arisaema, part of the Araceae family, with deciduous foliage. Arisaema wardii 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 wardii is a bulbous perennial from the Araceae family, notable for its columnar upright habit and deciduous, palmately lobed foliage. Like other Arisaema species, it produces distinctive tubular, hooded spathes enclosing small flowers on a spadix, followed by spikes of red berries. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils, preferring sheltered north, east, or west-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for cottage gardens, flower borders, and underplanting beneath 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 wardii 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 wardii
- Propagation
- Seed, Offsets
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Arisaema wardii?
Arisaema wardii prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Arisaema wardii need?
Arisaema wardii grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Arisaema wardii hardy in the UK?
Arisaema wardii 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 wardii?
Seed, Offsets.
