Also known as Blackberry Lily · 113 gardener saves
Belamcanda: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Belamcanda, the genus most gardeners know as blackberry lily. We track 4 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 4 most-saved Belamcanda varieties
Of 4 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedBlackberry Lily
Belamcanda chinensis 'Yunnan Form'
#2 most savedBlackberry Lily Freckle Face
Belamcanda chinensis 'Freckle Face'
#3 most savedBlackberry Lily Hello Yellow
Belamcanda chinensis 'Hello Yellow'
Blackberry Lily
Belamcanda chinensis 'Blackberry Lily'
How to grow Belamcanda
What the Belamcanda varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 4 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Belamcanda year
- DivideMarch, August and September100% of varieties
Divide overcrowded clumps every 3-5 years
- HarvestSeptember and October100% of varieties
Cut flowers in summer; collect seed pods in fall for drying
- Spring CleanupFebruary75% of varieties
Cut back old, dead foliage before new growth begins
- DeadheadJuly and August50% of varieties
Optional: snip spent flowers to prevent self-seeding, but you will lose the seed pods.
- Check for PestsApril and May50% of varieties
Watch for signs of iris borers, especially on new foliage and at the base.
Do
- Water during dry spells 🌱
- Divide clumps every few years
- Fertilize annually in spring
- Mulch to conserve moisture
- Water deeply during dry spells 🌱
Avoid
- Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot ❌
- Overwater to avoid bulb rot ❌
- Skip dividing to prevent overcrowding
- Use heavy clay soil without amendments ❌
What goes wrong with Belamcanda
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Sticky residue and distorted leaves | Spray with insecticidal soap or neem oil |
| Bulb rot | Soft, decayed bulbs | Improve drainage and reduce watering |
| Spider mites | Fine webbing on foliage | Use neem oil or insecticidal soap |
| Spider Mites | Fine webbing on foliage | Use insecticidal soap or horticultural oil |
| Fungal spots | Dark lesions on leaves | Apply fungicide and remove affected foliage |
| Root rot | Wilting and yellowing leaves | Ensure well-draining soil and reduce watering |
| Bulb rot | Soft, decayed bulbs | Ensure well-draining soil and avoid overwatering |
Making more Belamcanda
Division
- Divide clumps in early spring or fall
- Replant divisions immediately in prepared soil
- Water thoroughly after planting
dividing
- Dig up clump in early spring or fall
- Separate into smaller sections with roots intact
- Replant immediately at same depth
- Water thoroughly after planting
Belamcanda questions
How many types of Belamcanda are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 4 distinct Belamcanda varieties. The most popular — ranked by 113 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Belamcanda grow in?
Across its varieties, Belamcanda covers USDA Zones 4–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Belamcanda bloom?
Most Belamcanda varieties bloom in mid-summer, early summer, late summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Belamcanda should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Belamcanda shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Belamcanda in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
