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ZANTEDESCHIA
Commonly known as Golden arum, Golden calla
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.
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Evergreen - in mild areas. Erect, heart-shaped, dark-green basal leaves to 28cm(11in) long.
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Yellow - golden yellow
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Height - 60-90cm (24-36in)
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Spread - 30cm (12in)
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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. - rhizomatous perennial. Produces yellow spathes 15cm (6in) long with yellow spadices.
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperate - Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°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 - - suitable for warm glasshouse or conservatory. Can be moved outside in summer
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Pests & Diseases - aphids, thrips, fungal and bacterial rots and viruses.
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Place of origin - unknown
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Hardiness - Tender (greenhouse & conservatory) -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus rich. Protect with deep winter mulch.
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- Dead heading Delphiniums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Feeding herbaceous peonies - Video Tip ondemand_video
Zantedeschia Arum Lily - Care Guide
60-90cm (24-36in)
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ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica 'Crowborough'
Arum lily, Pig lily, Trumpet lily
Available from £12.50

ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica 'Green Goddess'
Arum lily, Pig lily, Trumpet lily
Available from £12.50

ZANTEDESCHIA elliottiana 'Picasso'
Arum lily
Available from £12.50

ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica
Arum lily, Pig lily, Trumpet lily
Available from £12.50
Buy Varieties of ZANTEDESCHIA

ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica >
Commonly known as: Arum lily, Pig lily, Trumpet lily.
White flowers. Best grown in a damper boggy area


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

ZANTEDESCHIA elliottiana 'Flame' >
Commonly known as: Golden arum, Golden calla.
Red-orange to yellow flowers
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