Belamcanda chinensis Leopard Lily Mixed
Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Height: 40 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Flowers in first year
- Ideal for: Border, Cut Flower
Description
An unusual perennial for the warm sunny border with sword like rich green leaves and clusters of delightfully speckled flowers, for the first time offered in a wide range of colours. In autumn the seed pods burst to reveal clusters of black seeds like blackberries. Will flower in its first summer from a late winter sowing. Flowers early summer. Height 90-10Ocm (36-40in).
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | late winter/early spring. |
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Sow in a good seed compost just covering the seed with compost and gently firm down. Keep soil damp but not wet. Sealing in a polythene bag after sowing is helpful. Germination usually takes 14-60 days at 20-30C (68-86F).
Growing Instructions
When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 8cm (3in) pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart in a sunny sheltered spot on light well drained soil.
Aftercare Instructions
In cold areas protect the roots with a thick mulch of leaves, bracken etc.
