Arisaema candidissimum

One of the most attractive arisaema species Arisaema candidissimum is loved for the very pretty pink and white striped flower (see picture right) as well as the attractive large leathery foliage .

Fairly easy to grow and its long lasting foliage is an added attraction. This species is fairly late to emerge in our garden however it is always a joy to see the first flowers in spring.

Arisaema candidissimum is a low growing arisaema when compared to other species and we have found that it makes a great container plant as well as looking excellent when grown in clumps in the border or woodalnd garden.

We provide a plant profile, care growing hints for Arisaema candidissimum.

Care and Growing Conditions

These bulbs grow well in a sunny to part shaded psoition, some protection from the hot afternnon sun will help with flower longevity. Ideally a part shaded woodland position. A well drained soil is essential.

The reasonably large flower that emerges at the same time as the first leaf. Flowers last a few weeks and then the large leathery foliage remains an attraction for many months. Like most arisaema, propagation is from offsets which can be divided in late fall, or from seed.

As for dividing the bulbs, Arisaema candidissimum will form offsets that can be divided easily evry 2 - 3 years as they grow and naturally seperate.