Asian Belladonnas and Chinese Belladonnas are relatives of the European Belladonnas (Atropa spec.), yet rarely cultivated outside their countries of origin. As Atropa they grow from a perennial rootstock and have annual racemes with plain green leaves and axillary, nodding greenish-yellow to reddish-purple bellflowers followed by greenish berries in an inflated calyx. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Sow flat from autumn to late spring in any well drained, yet humus rich soil. Seeds from both Anisoda and Atropanthe will require a prolonged cooling period prior germination. Keep sowing pots in a protected spot outside in winter. Transplant rhizome in autumn after leaves have withered. Note: All parts are poisonous if ingested ! All are USDA Climate Zone 6. 20 seeds per package. |
Atropanthe sinensis (Chinese Belladonna)100cm, Chinese Belladonna has greenish yellow, bell shaped, nodding flowers followed by a greenish berry in an inflated calyx (lantern) above large, plain green leaves. For any rich, slightly moist soil in a partially shaded to sunny spot. V-VI. |
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seed package 2073 | € 4,99 |