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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.

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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
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.
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