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ZANTEDESCHIA
Commonly known as Arum lily, Richardia
All Flower MAY-JUL
Exotic tuberous or rhizomatous plants from moist soils, swamps and lake margins in southern and East Africa, many hardy enough to grace pondsides or to use as a marginal aquatic in the UK and appearing now in darker pinks and purples.
Z. aethiopica is commonly known as arum lily, Z. elliottiana as calla lily though they not arums, lilies or callas.
Z. aethiopica is naturalised in many parts of the world.
Less hardy varieties can be grown as houseplants.
Further Reading....
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
Rhizomatous perennials -
Herbaceous Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Tuberous
Tuberous perennials -
Full sun -
Harmful if eaten These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
May cause skin allergy or irritant Having skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash.
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Additional Features
Pests & Diseases - aphids, thrips, fungal and bacterial rots and viruses. -
Place of origin
southern and eastern Africa -
Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus rich. Protect with deep winter mulch
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Zantedeschia Arum Lily - Care Guide
Buy Varieties of ZANTEDESCHIA
ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica
Arum lily, Pig lily, Trumpet lily
White flowers. Best grown in a damper boggy area
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ for £10.00 each
£12.50 each
ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica 'Crowborough'
Arum lily, Pig lily, Trumpet lily
Variety with shorter spathes
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ for £10.00 each
£12.50 each
ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica 'Green Goddess'
Arum lily, Pig lily, Trumpet lily
Large green flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ for £10.00 each
£12.50 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
