Arisaema speciosum Himalayan Giant Bletilla this form originated as a

this form originated as a seedling selection by Gys Petrus de Jong of Dublin

although we find that plenty of sun makes it grow much faster

For best hardiness in marginal zones

Seedlings are rarely available

as roots must be spread horizontally just below the soil surface and not stuck deep in the ground as is the case with virtually all other plants

Arisaema speciosum Himalayan Giant Bletilla this form originated as aEveryone who sees this in our garden shakes their head in disbelief. This amazing form of Arisaema speciosum, which often goes by the invalid name of Arisaema speciosum v. magnificum, is simply a giant race of Arisaema speciosum discovered in India. The new growth emerges in late spring from one end of the unusual cigar shaped rhizome (plant horizontally). The 30" tall cobra marked stalk is topped with three dark green, heavily textured leaflets, each