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Belamcanda chinensis Hello Yellow

Belamcanda chinensis Hello Yellow
Blackberry Lily, Leopard Lily

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This rhizomatous perennial, cousin of irises, forms a clump of narrow and upright fan-shaped leaves from which pure yellow star-shaped flowers emerge in summer, an unusual feature for this tiger-striped Iris. No more difficult than German irises, this plant deserves its place in the natural areas of the garden, in well-drained soil.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time April, September
Recommended planting time February to April, September to October
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Flowering time June to August
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Description

Belamcanda chinensis 'Hello Yellow' is a lovely variety of Tiger Lily with pure yellow flowers, without tiger or speckled patterns, unlike the typical species often nicknamed 'Leopard Flower' due to its spotted and dotted flowers. It is an elegant rhizomatous perennial plant related to our garden Iris, but of Asian origin. It forms a clump of narrow, upright fan-shaped leaves from which branched flower stems emerge in summer, as elegant as they are bright. Easy to grow in full sun in any well-drained soil, even poor soil, this plant deserves a place in natural areas of the garden where it will self-seed.

 

The Tiger Lily belongs to the family Iridaceae. As the only species in the Belamcanda genus, this plant has recently been moved, following DNA analysis, into the Iris genus. It is currently known as Iris domestica. It is native to high altitude areas of Southeast Asia, India, and Japan. The plant has an upright clumping habit that quickly reaches a height of 60cm (24in) when flowering, 40cm (16in) for the foliage, and a spread of 30cm (12in). The flowering occurs from June to August, depending on the climate. The flower stems are terminated by 3 to 12 umbels of star-shaped yellow flowers, with corollas composed of 6 petals, 5cm (2in) in diameter; they are followed by shiny black fruits, very decorative, exposed on open capsules. The fruits, if allowed to mature, will enable the plant to self-seed and replace plants that have been cut down by a harsh winter. This Tiger Lily produces large basal leaves in spring, similar to Iris leaves, glaucous green in colour, with fine texture and prominent veins. It propagates through rhizomes.

Belamcanda chinensis 'Hello Yellow' is no more difficult to grow than German Iris, but it requires well-drained soil. In heavy, moisture-laden soil during winter, it disappears. It is a frugal plant that can be planted in light, even poor, well-drained, and moist to dry soil. In nature, it is found in slightly sandy areas. Use it in rock gardens, borders, on slopes, anywhere Irises thrive, as they take over. The sunny colour of its corollas will beautifully complement the blue flowers of perennial flax, wild chicory, small scabious, and the delicate beauty of Damask Nigella in a very natural scene. Offer them a backdrop of grey cushions, such as those of Artemisia stelleriana 'Boughton Silver' or Artemisia alba 'Canescens'. The pods open widely to reveal shiny black seeds often used in dried bouquets.

Iris domestica is used in traditional Chinese medicine, as its rhizome contains several medically active molecules.

 

 

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Belamcanda chinensis Hello Yellow (Flowering) Flowering

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time June to August
Inflorescence Umbel
Flower size 5 cm
Flowering description Pure yellow, star-shaped.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green
Foliage description Deciduous.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Belamcanda

Species

chinensis

Cultivar

Hello Yellow

Family

Iridaceae

Other common names

Blackberry Lily, Leopard Lily

Origin

Southeast Asia

Product reference851041

Planting and care

Belamcanda chinensis is no more difficult to grow than Iris germanica, but it requires well-drained soil. In heavy, moisture-soaked soil during winter, it disappears. It is an undemanding young plant that should be planted in light, even poor, well-draining soil that is occasionally dry. In nature, it is found in slightly sandy soils. It is best planted in spring or autumn in mild climates, at a depth of 5cm (2in) and with a spacing of 15-25cm (6-10in), in full sun or partial shade. The stump can be protected before winter in regions with a hardiness limit of -10 to -15°C (14 to 5°F). Remove faded flowers from a few plants to prevent exhaustion. Allowing the fruits to mature will enable the plant to self-seed and replace plants that were cut down by a harsh winter.

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Planting period

Best planting time April, September
Recommended planting time February to April, September to October

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained, light

Care

Pruning instructions Remove the withered flowers from a few plants to prevent the exhaustion of the plants. The fruits that will be allowed to ripen will enable the plant to self-seed and replace the plants cut down by a harsh winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time August to September
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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