How to tend a Dracunculus vulgaris

Also known as: Aron dracunculum (L.) St.-Lag., Arum dracunculus L., Arum guttatum Salisb., Dracunculus vulgaris var. creticus (Schott) Nyman, Dracunculus vulgaris subsp. creticus (Schott) K.Richt., Dracunculus creticus Schott, Dracunculus dracunculus (L.) Voss, Dracunculus major Garsault, Dracunculus polyphyllus Blume, Dracunculus spadiceus Raf., Dracunculus vulgaris var. elongatus Engl., Dracunculus vulgaris var. laevigatus Engl.

Watering

Keep soil dry rather than flooded, water thoroughly when soil is dry, 1-2 times a week

Sunlight

Long-day plant, put in sunny places, but avoid strong sunlight at noon

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove the withered parts on the ground after flowering, leaving bulbs for germination in the next year

About this plant

Origin
Holland
Category
Liliaceae, Lilium
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 18-22 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April-October, viewing period 2-3 weeks
Flower colors
dark red
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