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ARUM italicum marmoratum
Commonly known as Lords and Ladies
Pale green or cream veined leaves on this tuberous perennial
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DeciduousArrow- to spear-shaped leaves to 35cm (14in) long lasting from late winter to late spring
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WhiteGreenish white -
Height30cm (12in) -
Spread15cm (6in)
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HerbaceousEarly 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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TuberousTuberous 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 winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
ARUM italicum marmoratum
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Additional Features
Good to knowNeeds a sunny site to flower well. A shadier site produces larger leaves.
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originEurope, Turkey, northern Africa -
HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilHumus-rich
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTION
Toxic if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Toxic - Category C
Skin & eye irritantPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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Arum - Growing Guide
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30cm (12in)
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15cm (6in) |
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.
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
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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.
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