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arum lily

Zantedeschia aethiopica

Genus: Zantedeschia
Family: Araceae
Common Names: altar lily, calla lily, richardia, trumpet lily, white arum lily, African lily [2], Egyptian lily [2], lily of the Nile [2]

About this plant

a clump-forming herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennial with erect, long-stalked, dark glossy green, arrow-shaped leaves to 40cm in length and funnel-shaped white spathes to 25cm in length, with yellow spadices

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Zantedeschia cultivation grow outdoors in full sun or part shade in moisture-retentive soil; in containers planted in JI No2 potting compost or can also be grown as a marginal plant in water up to 30cm (1ft) deep. Use aquatic compost and a 30cm (1ft) deep planting basket.

Pruning

Tidy any foliage blackened by frosts

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

Aphids or thrips may be a problem

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial rots and a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverArchitecturalPatio ContainerLow Maintenance

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years