Overview

Biarum carratracense is a plant with a small tuberous perennials habit in the genus Biarum, part of the Araceae family, with linear or ovate leaves foliage. Biarum carratracense grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include rock gardens and alpine houses.

About

Biarum carratracense is a small tuberous perennial in the Araceae with linear or ovate leaves. It produces its seasonal flowers between May and July. Plants prefer full sun in well-drained neutral loam and benefit from a south-facing, sheltered position. Hardy to H4, it suits rock garden or alpine-house cultivation.

About the genus

Biarum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae. It is composed of plants that are native to the Middle East, southern Europe, and North Africa. Biarum are often found growing in rock crevices and graveled soil composed largely of limestone.

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In the garden

Biarum carratracense belongs to the Araceae and grows as a compact, tuberous perennial with either linear or ovate leaves. Flowering occurs in the UK from May to July, when the plants produce blooms close to the ground; the modest, low habit makes them appropriate for tight planting sites. Place Biarum carratracense where it receives full sun on well-drained loam of neutral pH and where it will be protected from strong winds—south-facing and sheltered exposures are recommended. The H4 hardiness rating corresponds to average UK garden conditions, so it tolerates typical winter cold in most areas but does best away from exposed frost pockets. Use these plants in rock gardens or on alpine-house benches, where drainage and a warm, sheltered aspect can be maintained. Their small size suits crevices, gravel pockets and the front of a rockery. Position specimens so the low flowers produced from May to July sit where they can be seen rather than hidden by surrounding stone or gravel.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Biarum

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Biarum carratracense size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Small tuberous perennials

Foliage

Linear or ovate leaves

Suggested uses

Rock gardens, alpine houses

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Biarum carratracense

Propagation

Offsets, seeds

Pest resistance

Not specified

Disease resistance

Not specified

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