vampire lily flower Dracunculus vulgaris bulbs (Dragon Arum)

vampire lily flower Dracunculus vulgaris bulbs (Dragon Arum)Also known as the Dragon Arum or Dragon Lily, these fiery lilies have a real air of fantasy and drama about them from May onwards, Dracunculus vulgariss huge red blooms will blast through your borders with an almighty boom! With massive carmine hooded spathes and a long, black central finger (spadix), this mysterious, shady number is bound to make a bold statement and will make itself a firm favourite whether you have a gothic streak or not! This

Also known as the Dragon Arum or Dragon Lily, these fiery lilies have a real air of fantasy and drama about them – from May onwards, Dracunculus vulgaris’s huge red blooms will blast through your borders with an almighty boom! With massive carmine hooded spathes and a long, black central ‘finger’ (spadix), this mysterious, shady number is bound to make a bold statement and will make itself a firm favourite whether you have a gothic streak or not!

This fierce-looking plant certainly is one for adding a bit of dark charm and it’s definitely got the looks reminiscent of a fantasy creature. This dragon’s bark is worse than its bite though – aside from its foliage which can cause irritation if touched (or eaten), it’s actually quite friendly and provides amazing, exotic looks which are a real talking point in the garden. Dranunculus vulgaris is mostly hardy but would appreciate a thick mulch to protect it in winter, plus it likes a sunny spot with rich, moist soil in which to bask.