ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica 'Crowborough'

Evergreen - in mild areas. Semi-erect, arrow-shaped, glossy, bright green leaves to 45cm (18in) long.

White

Height - 90cm (36in)

Height and Spread

Spread - 90cm (36in)

Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - clump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Produces a succession of spathes 10-15cm (4-6in) long

Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.

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)

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.

Additional Features - Good to know - - can be grown as a marginal pond plant

Pests & Diseases - aphids, thrips, fungal and bacterial rots and viruses.

Place of origin - South Africa, Lesotho

Garden Location/Conditions - Bog garden -

Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -

Seasonal Interest - Summer -

Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich. Protect with deep winter mulch.

Wet or boggy soil