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    ARUM italicum marmoratum
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. ARUM italicum marmoratum and RHEUM palmatum
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    ARUM italicum marmoratum

    Commonly known as Lords and Ladies

     AWARD
    Pale green or cream veined leaves on this tuberous perennial
     
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    • Good to know
      Needs a sunny site to flower well. A shadier site produces larger leaves.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Europe, Turkey, northern Africa
    • Deciduous
      Arrow- to spear-shaped leaves to 35cm (14in) long lasting from late winter to late spring
    • White
      Greenish white
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      30cm (12in)
    • Spread
      15cm (6in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • Tuberous
      Tuberous perennial. Produces pale, greenish white spathes 15-40cm (6-16in) long followed by spikes of orange-red berries
    • 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
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • 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 Size
      30cm (12in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        15cm (6in)
       
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