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ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica
Commonly known as Arum lily, Pig lily, Trumpet lily
White flowers. Best grown in a damper boggy area
Further Reading....
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EvergreenIn mild areas. Semi-erect, arrow-shaped, glossy, bright green leaves to 45cm (18in) long.
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White
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Height90cm (36in)
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Spread90cm (36in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialClump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Produces a succession of spathes to 25cm (10in) long with creamy yellow spadices
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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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Hardy - average winterHardy 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)Borderline
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Full sun
ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowCan be grown as an aquatic marginal in water to 30cm (12in) deep.Pests & DiseasesAphids, thrips, fungal and bacterial rots and viruses.Place of originSouth Africa, Lesotho. Introduced into UK by Francis Masson (Kew) c. 1796
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Garden Location/ConditionsBog garden
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HardinessFully hardyBorderline
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich. Protect with deep winter mulch.Wet or boggy soil
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodentsSkin & eye irritantPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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Zantedeschia Arum Lily - Care Guide
90cm (36in)
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ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica 'Green Goddess'
Arum lily, Pig lily, Trumpet lily
Available from £13.50
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PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb'
Parchment bark, Kohuhu
Available from £17.00
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ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica 'Crowborough'
Arum lily, Pig lily, Trumpet lily
Available from £13.50
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IRIS ensata
Japanese water iris
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Bear's breeches, Brank ursine
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DARMERA peltata
Available from £13.50
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Man fern, Soft tree fern
Available from £20.00
EUCOMIS 'African Breeze'
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FICUS carica 'Celeste'
Common fig
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Cranesbill
Available from £13.50
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Lady fern
Available from £14.50
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IRIS pseudacorus
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IRIS sibirica 'Snow Queen'
Siberian flag
Available from £13.50
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PYRACANTHA
Firethorn
PYRACANTHA SAPHYR PYRACANTHAS
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Firethorn
Available from £15.00
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Firethorn
Available from £15.00
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Firethorn
Available from £15.00
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False spiraea
Available from £16.00
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Chinese wisteria
Available from £27.50
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ZANTEDESCHIA
Arum lily, Richardia
Buy Varieties of ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica
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ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica 'Crowborough'
Arum lily, Pig lily, Trumpet lily
variety with shorter spathes
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ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica 'Green Goddess'
Arum lily, Pig lily, Trumpet lily
large green flowers
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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.
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
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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