Blackberry Lily, Leopard Lily (Belamcanda chinensis)

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WUVIE Hulbert, OK(Zone 7a) Apr 08, 2006

Blackberry Lily, Leopard Lily
Belamcanda chinensis

Tredder the cat walks beside a full row of Belamcanda chinensis. Photo by Karen Manasco.

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turtlebug Jacksonville, IL Jul 11, 2007

Hello :) Am searching for HELP from anyone that provide it! I can't tell how tall these plants are from the photo but I have one that is 5 feet PLUS and am searching for care tips. It has doubled in size from last year ( planted in the summer of 06 ) and don't want to take any chance of harming it! I have had to stake it now it has become so large. I feel it is too late in year to try and divide it now ( if I can even divide it at all ) It seems as though it multiplies on its own....can you give me any suggestions! I have it growing in full sun but it is starting to show signs of burning on the leaves so not sure where the best place to plant would be???? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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WUVIE Hulbert, OK(Zone 7a) Jul 11, 2007

Hi Turtle,

What a coincidence! I just sat down to upload pictures of the Belamcanda!
I was just in the garden snapping shots of a butterfly having it's way with the
Belam. Too fun!

Well, I have mine in the full sun, but I must say I have all of mine in clumps.
It seems to grow best when supported by other plants nearby, they lean on
one another for support.

Have you had a lot of rain and wind lately? When you mentioned burning
on the leaves, I have to ask, do you fertilize them, or is the burning from the
sun?

While mine don't reach five feet, it sounds as though you must have some
pretty darned good soil, or they certainly like the area. Are you positive
you have Belamcanda chinensis?

:-) Karen Marie

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turtlebug Jacksonville, IL Jul 11, 2007

I just posted a picture .... so I hope to get lots of replies as to what everyone thinks! :)
I believe it is getting too much sun ( burnt leaf tips ) I planted this last summer and have not used any furtilizer and have only fed it once with miracle grow. Thanks for all your help!
Teresa

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WUVIE Hulbert, OK(Zone 7a) Jul 11, 2007

Hi Teresa,

Hmm. Yep, those are Belamcanda alright.

They look fabulous to me, I don't really see the
ends as burning so much as normal. I can't say
why they do it, but it seems like they are doing
just fine.

:-) If the ends bother you, you can always cut them off,
that is what I do when the Iris look haggard.

KM

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turtlebug Jacksonville, IL Jul 11, 2007

Many thanks, Karen! I appreciate any advice you can give as to HOW to care for this plant ( I know it seems I am doing everything right so far by the picture ) but I had to stake it now as it has become so big and heavy for itself. Have you divided your plants before? I dont want to risk harming it! Do they multiply on their own? Hate to be a bother but am growing anxious over it's size!
Teresa

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