ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica

Commonly known as Arum lily, Pig lily, Trumpet lily

White flowers. Best grown in a damper boggy area
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    In mild areas. Semi-erect, arrow-shaped, glossy, bright green leaves to 45cm (18in) long.
  • White
  • Height
    90cm (36in)
  • Spread
    90cm (36in)
  • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
    Clump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Produces a succession of spathes to 25cm (10in) long with creamy yellow spadices
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
  • 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
  • Full sun

ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica

 
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  • Additional Features
    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
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Bog garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
    Borderline
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich. Protect with deep winter mulch.
    Wet or boggy soil
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    Skin & eye irritant
    People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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90cm (36in)
bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
  90cm (36in)
 

Buy Varieties of ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica

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ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica 'Crowborough'

ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica 'Crowborough'

Arum lily, Pig lily, Trumpet lily

variety with shorter spathes

 
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ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica 'Green Goddess'

ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica 'Green Goddess'

Arum lily, Pig lily, Trumpet lily

large green flowers

 
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