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ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica
Commonly known as Arum lily, Pig lily, Trumpet lily
White flowers. Best grown in a damper boggy area
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Evergreen - in mild areas. Semi-erect, arrow-shaped, glossy, bright green leaves to 45cm (18in) long.
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White
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Height - 90cm (36in)
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Spread - 90cm (36in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - clump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Produces a succession of spathes to 25cm (10in) long with creamy yellow spadices
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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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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
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Full sun
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Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.
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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 - Good to know - - can be grown as an aquatic marginal in water to 30cm (12in) deep.
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Pests & Diseases - aphids, thrips, fungal and bacterial rots and viruses.
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Place of origin - South Africa, Lesotho. Introduced into UK by Francis Masson (Kew) c. 1796
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Garden Location/Conditions - Bog garden -
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich. Protect with deep winter mulch.
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Wet or boggy soil
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Zantedeschia Arum Lily - Care Guide
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Buy Varieties of ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica


ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica 'Crowborough' >
Commonly known as: Arum lily, Pig lily, Trumpet lily.
Variety with shorter spathes


ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica 'Green Goddess' >
Commonly known as: Arum lily, Pig lily, Trumpet lily.
Large green flowers
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