Belamcanda chinensis : colorful blooming plants
Flower growers and gardeners seeking vibrant color should consider Belamcanda chinensis. This perennial adds beauty to any plot or flowerbed. Growing it is manageable if you learn the plant's care needs.
Belamcanda chinensis thrives in warm climates as a perennial. In cooler areas, it grows as an annual. Gardeners know it by names like leopard lily and forest orchid. It belongs to the iris family, which has over 2,000 attractive species. Belamcanda originated near the Sea of Japan. A large number grow near Terney Bay in Russia.
The plant faces extinction, so it is in the Red Book. Only 20 years ago, it grew mostly in the wild. Now, gardeners grow belamcanda at home.
This perennial grows in many places. It grows naturally on coasts, mountains, and near water. It is grown or found in the wild in China and Japan. It also grows in India, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Korea.
In Russia, it is common in the Far East. It is now spreading towards Crimea and central regions.
