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ZANTEDESCHIA
Commonly known as Arum lily, Richardia
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.
Further Reading....
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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. - tuberous and rhizomatous perennials
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Full sun -
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 - Pests & Diseases - - aphids, thrips, fungal and bacterial rots and viruses. -
Place of origin - southern and eastern Africa -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus rich. Protect with deep winter mulch
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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 aethiopica 'Marshmallow' >
Commonly known as: Arum lily, Pig lily, Trumpet lily.
Pale pink
ZANTEDESCHIA elliottiana 'Flame' >
Commonly known as: Golden arum, Golden calla.
Red-orange to yellow flowers
