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ARUM italicum marmoratum
Commonly known as Lords and Ladies

Pale green or cream veined leaves on this tuberous perennial
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
Needs a sunny site to flower well. A shadier site produces larger leaves. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Europe, Turkey, northern Africa -
DeciduousArrow- to spear-shaped leaves to 35cm (14in) long lasting from late winter to late spring
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White
Greenish white -
Fully hardy
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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
15cm (6in) -
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 winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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toxic if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
skin & eye irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Mature Size30cm (12in)
15cm (6in)
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Arum - Growing Guide