| Belamcanda chinensis 'Freckle Face' | USDA Zone: 4-10 |
Freckle Face Blackberry Lily features showy cymes of orange star-shaped flowers with yellow overtones and red spots at the ends of the stems from early to mid summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its attractive sword-like leaves remain bluish-green in colour throughout the season. The fruits are showy black pods carried in abundance in late summer.
Tall spikes topped with stunning orange-yellow flowers freckled with red spots; followed later by blackberry-like seed pods in summer; breathtaking when planted in masses; sword-like foliage resembles that of an iris.
Freckle Face Blackberry Lily is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- General Garden Use
- Container Planting
Bloom Time: Late Summer
Attracts Butterflies
Common Name: Leopard Lily, Iris domestica
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| More About Freckle Face Blackberry Lily |
| Height: 12-18 inches |
Spread: 18 inches |
Flower Colour: Orange / Yellow / Red Shades |
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Belamcanda blooms for weeks in late summer, and its season of interest is extended into fall with the interesting seed pods which develop. Tan, pear-shaped pods burst open to reveal clusters of black seeds resembling blackberries, hence the common name. They are persistant thru the winter and are attractive in fresh or dried flower arrangements. Belamcanda should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in both summer and winter to conserve soil moisture and protect it in exposed locations. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
