{"product_id":"ja-arisaema-serratum-var-mayebarae","title":"Arisaema serratum var. mayebarae Tubers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArisaema serratum\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003emayebarae\u003c\/em\u003e is a striking woodland perennial valued for its dramatic dark flowers and elegant foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis Japanese cobra lily produces a deep purple-black spathe that appears before the foliage, creating a bold focal point in shaded gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 90cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark purple to purple-black\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e spring\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade to shade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003eArisaema serratum\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003emayebarae\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArisaema serratum\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003emayebarae\u003c\/em\u003e is a distinctive form of the Japanese cobra lily originating from southern regions of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis variety is notable for flowering earlier than many other forms of \u003cem\u003eArisaema serratum\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe plant produces a tall, elegant spathe with a long blade that arches above the flower structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe spathe is coloured deep purple to almost black and emerges before the foliage unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnce flowering finishes, the plant develops characteristic divided leaves that create a lush woodland appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis unusual aroid makes a strong architectural statement in shaded planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSynonyms include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eArisaema japonicum\u003c\/em\u003e Blume\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eArisaema mayebarae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArisaema\u003c\/em\u003e species contribute to woodland biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides shelter for insects in shaded garden areas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdds diversity to woodland planting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorks well within wildlife-friendly shade gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombine with ferns and other woodland plants to create a layered habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere to Grow Arisaema serratum var. mayebarae\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWoodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShaded borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnder trees and shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNaturalistic shade planting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollectors’ plant gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis plant is particularly effective when planted among other shade-loving perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant tubers in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose a partially shaded or shaded location.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove soil with compost or leaf mould.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant tubers about 8–10cm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep soil moist during the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eApply mulch annually to recreate natural woodland soil conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow \u003cem\u003eArisaema serratum\u003c\/em\u003e var. 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