{"product_id":"pinellia-pedatisecta-chinese-green-dragon-tubers","title":"Pinellia pedatisecta (Chinese Green Dragon) Tubers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePinellia pedatisecta\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly called Chinese Green Dragon, is an unusual woodland perennial grown for its dramatic foliage and distinctive arum-like flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe plant produces exotic divided leaves followed by striking green spathes with a curved spadix, giving it a distinctive and unusual appearance in shaded garden areas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–50cm\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 green with pale green tip\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e late spring to early summer\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 humus-rich, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003ePinellia pedatisecta\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePinellia pedatisecta\u003c\/em\u003e is a tuberous perennial belonging to the arum family. It produces distinctive pedate leaves that spread like fingers from the centre of the leaf stem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese unusual leaves give the plant a strong architectural appearance in woodland planting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn late spring, the plant produces a green spathe surrounding a slender curved spadix. The flower structure resembles that of \u003cem\u003eArisaema\u003c\/em\u003e, which makes this plant popular among collectors of unusual woodland species.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe flowers emerge close to the base of the foliage and add an exotic detail to shaded garden spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon names include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChinese Green Dragon\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGreen dragon arum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePinellia pedatisecta\u003c\/em\u003e contributes to biodiversity in shaded planting areas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides shelter for insects and small invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupports habitat diversity in woodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorks well alongside other shade plants that benefit wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant with ferns and woodland perennials to create a layered shade habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere to Grow Chinese Green Dragon\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\u003eExotic-style shade planting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMoist sheltered garden beds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis unusual plant works well in gardens that feature rare or unusual species.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant tubers in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose a shaded or partially shaded location.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse humus-rich soil improved with compost or leaf mould.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure soil drains well.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant tubers about 5–8cm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWater during dry periods while plants establish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eApply a layer of mulch in autumn to protect the tubers and improve soil structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow \u003cem\u003ePinellia pedatisecta\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnusual pedate foliage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExotic green arum-style flowers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeal for woodland and shade gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompact size suitable for smaller spaces\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDistinctive collector’s plant\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy unusual woodland plants, \u003cem\u003ePinellia pedatisecta\u003c\/em\u003e brings exotic foliage and distinctive flowers to shaded areas of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacques Amand","offers":[{"title":"1 Tuber","offer_id":58474171793711,"sku":"gxf1789526912386","price":7.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Tubers","offer_id":58474171826479,"sku":"lns1789526912387","price":46.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Tubers","offer_id":58474171859247,"sku":"kgp1789526912388","price":350.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/8797\/5727\/files\/pinellia-pedatisecta-chinese-green-dragon-tubers_1.jpg?v=1789526916","url":"https:\/\/modestly.shop\/products\/pinellia-pedatisecta-chinese-green-dragon-tubers","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}