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ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica
Commonly known as Arum lily, Pig lily, Trumpet lily
White flowers. Best grown in a damper boggy area
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
Can be grown as an aquatic marginal in water to 30cm (12in) deep. -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, thrips, fungal and bacterial rots and viruses. -
Place of origin
South Africa, Lesotho. Introduced into UK by Francis Masson (Kew) c. 1796 -
EvergreenIn mild areas. Semi-erect, arrow-shaped, glossy, bright green leaves to 45cm (18in) long.
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White
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Bog garden
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Height
90cm (36in) -
Spread
90cm (36in) -
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 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)Borderline -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich. Protect with deep winter mulch.
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Wet or boggy soil
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Full sun
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
skin & eye irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Mature Size90cm (36in)
90cm (36in)
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