Arisaema griffithii 'Black Vinyl' seeds
20 fresh seeds moist-packed and kept refrigerated since cleaning - RARELY OFFERED
A stunning, dark form of what is already one of the most spectacular species of Arisaema. The shoots are almost black, unfurling to reveal a “reptilian” flower spathe around 10cm wide. The large leaves have an iridescent sheen like an old vinyl record. The flower is long-lasting and starts off below the leaves, usually extending to grow above the leaves before it starts to fade.
Price reflects the fact that these seeds are hardly ever available. They must be kept moist and sown in free-draining compost straightaway. Do not keep them to sow in the Spring, as experience suggests that this species will germinate even if refrigerated! However, they will not be viable if allowed to dry out, which is why these recalcitrant seeds are stored in moist vermiculite.
This form was originally collected in Nepal but ours were sourced from a woodland garden in the UK, where it has thrived for many years. We grow it in pots, and this is one of the few species where the tuber prefers to be stored slightly-moist when dormant, rather than completely dry. It would do even better if grown in leafy, well-drained soil outside; prefers cool and shady conditions.
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20 fresh seeds moist-packed and kept refrigerated since cleaning - RARELY OFFERED
A stunning, dark form of what is already one of the most spectacular species of Arisaema. The shoots are almost black, unfurling to reveal a “reptilian” flower spathe around 10cm wide. The large leaves have an iridescent sheen like an old vinyl record. The flower is long-lasting and starts off below the leaves, usually extending to grow above the leaves before it starts to fade.
Price reflects the fact that these seeds are hardly ever available. They must be kept moist and sown in free-draining compost straightaway. Do not keep them to sow in the Spring, as experience suggests that this species will germinate even if refrigerated! However, they will not be viable if allowed to dry out, which is why these recalcitrant seeds are stored in moist vermiculite.
This form was originally collected in Nepal but ours were sourced from a woodland garden in the UK, where it has thrived for many years. We grow it in pots, and this is one of the few species where the tuber prefers to be stored slightly-moist when dormant, rather than completely dry. It would do even better if grown in leafy, well-drained soil outside; prefers cool and shady conditions.
Available now
20 fresh seeds moist-packed and kept refrigerated since cleaning - RARELY OFFERED
A stunning, dark form of what is already one of the most spectacular species of Arisaema. The shoots are almost black, unfurling to reveal a “reptilian” flower spathe around 10cm wide. The large leaves have an iridescent sheen like an old vinyl record. The flower is long-lasting and starts off below the leaves, usually extending to grow above the leaves before it starts to fade.
Price reflects the fact that these seeds are hardly ever available. They must be kept moist and sown in free-draining compost straightaway. Do not keep them to sow in the Spring, as experience suggests that this species will germinate even if refrigerated! However, they will not be viable if allowed to dry out, which is why these recalcitrant seeds are stored in moist vermiculite.
This form was originally collected in Nepal but ours were sourced from a woodland garden in the UK, where it has thrived for many years. We grow it in pots, and this is one of the few species where the tuber prefers to be stored slightly-moist when dormant, rather than completely dry. It would do even better if grown in leafy, well-drained soil outside; prefers cool and shady conditions.
Available now