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ZANTEDESCHIA
Commonly known as Arum lily, Pig lily, Trumpet lily
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. Semi-erect, arrow-shaped, glossy, bright green leaves to 45cm (18in) long
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - pale pink -
Height - 90cm (36in) -
Spread - 90cm (36in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - clump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Produces a succession of spathes 10-15cm (4-6in) long
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
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Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
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 - - can be grown as a marginal pond plant -
Pests & Diseases - aphids, thrips, fungal and bacterial rots, viruses -
Place of origin - South Africa, Lesotho -
Garden Location/Conditions - Bog garden -
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich. Protect with a deep winter mulch
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Wet or boggy soil
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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
