Arum dracunculus vulgaris - flower bulb 24/26

Description
The Dragon arum (Arum dracunculus) produces attractive, dark red, strongly scented flowers from June to July. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The upright plant usually reaches a height of 0.5 - 1.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Dracunculus vulgaris, Dracunculus creticus.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Dragon arum are medium green in colour.

Spread
Turkey to the Balkans.

Growth
Upright.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: depending on variety in autumn or spring.

Flower
The dark red flowers appear from June to July. They are strongly scented.