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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
Mail order is continuing as normal. However please allow extra time for the couriers to deliver, once despatched from us. Sorry to say that some depots are experiencing high volumes of traffic, also staff shortages.

ARUM italicum marmoratum
Commonly known as Lords and Ladies
Pale green or cream veined leaves on this tuberous perennial
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Deciduous - arrow- to spear-shaped leaves to 35cm (14in) long lasting from late winter to late spring
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White - greenish white
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Height - 30cm (12in)
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Spread - 15cm (6in)
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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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Tuberous - tuberous perennial. Produces pale, greenish white spathes 15-40cm (6-16in) long followed by spikes of orange-red berries
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Caution, toxic if eaten, may cause skin allergy or irritant - These plants are toxic if eaten and may also cause a skin allergy, rash, irritation to eyes and skin.
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Additional Features - Good to know - - needs a sunny site to flower well. A shadier site produces larger leaves.
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Pests & Diseases - none
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Place of origin - Europe, Turkey, northern Africa
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - humus-rich
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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