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 Arum Lily - Calla Lily
 Zantedeschia aethiopica
Genus - Zantedeschia

Arum Lily - Zantedeschia aethiopica

Species - aethiopica
Family: Araceae
Common Names: Arum Lily, Calla Lily, White Arum & Lily of the Nile
Type: Rhizomatous herbaceous perennial
Growth Rate: Average to fast
Height: 1m
Spread: 70cm
Position: Full sun to part shade
Hardiness: Hardy to Half Hardy. Cover with a layer of mulch or fleece over winter.
Flowering period: May to June.
Soil: Fertile damp or pond margin
Origin: South Africa
Health: Harmful if eaten/skin & eye irritant
The iconic arum lily is an exotic looking perennial with strikingly large heart shaped foliage that produces one of the most breathtaking flowers that can be grown outside in the UK. This moisture loving beauty is ideal for damp soil or a pond margin where it will quickly clump up to produce masses of wonderful blooms. In colder areas cover with a mulch of straw through the winter.
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Arum Lily - Zantedeschia aethiopica Arum Lily - Zantedeschia aethiopica
A soothing sight by the waterside, in moist borders or large containers. These robust plants produce glossy foliage shooting like arrows from the base, then from late spring to mid-summer, the beautiful, pure white Arum Lily blooms become a sparkling attraction. Hardy with dry mulch winter protection.
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Arum Lily - Zantedeschia aethiopica Arum Lily - Zantedeschia aethiopica
Elegant spathes of the purest white are set against a backdrop of large glossy, heart shaped leaves. This sumptuous, architectural perennial makes a striking impression in moist borders, bog gardens, or as a marginal at a ponds edge. The stunning blooms, perfect in their simplicity, can also be used for long lasting and truly sophisticated cut flowers.
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Arum Lily - Zantedeschia aethiopica Arum Lily - Zantedeschia aethiopica
This Arum Lily is a spectacular architectural perennial that forms large clumps of semi-evergreen foliage. The large white spathes erupt above the foliage. Stunning by water but also a valuable addition to a mixed border.
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Arum Lily - Zantedeschia aethiopica
Substantial white flowers stand proudly above the large glossy leaves. These plants can be planted at the side of the pond in normal garden soil. They do not mind getting wet in heavy rain or as the pond is topped up. Combined with boulders, these plants form an attractive transition between ponds and garden.
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Arum Lily - Zantedeschia aethiopica Arum Lily - Zantedeschia aethiopica
A wonderful architectural plant for pond margins. The leaves alone are an attraction. They are large, 40cm (16in) long, and arrow-shaped, and a bright, glossy green with distinct veins. But arum lilies are mainly popular for their serene, white flowers. They make superb, classy cut flowers. Grow the arum lily as a water plant.
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Arum Lily - Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Crowborough' Arum Lily - Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Crowborough'
Unusual, pure white hood-shaped flowers that are up to 10-15cm (4-6in) long are produced from late spring to mid-summer. It makes a striking architectural clump with lovely arrow-shaped, glossy dark green leaves. It looks great grown beside water as a marginal plant and can be left outside in most frost-prone areas if it is given a deep winter mulch.
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Arum Lily - Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Crowborough' Arum Lily - Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Crowborough'
Elegant white flowers spathes on lush green foliage, ideal for the waterside or moist soil.
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Arum Lily - Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Kiwi Blush' Arum Lily - Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Kiwi Blush'
Outstanding new variety with pink flushed, white hood-shaped flowers from late spring to summer. It has glossy dark green leaves and looks stunning planted in a clump. Great grown besides water as a marginal plant and can be left outside in most frost-prone areas if it is given a deep winter mulch.
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Arum Lily 'Anneke' - Zantedeschia Arum Lily 'Anneke' - Zantedeschia
An Elliottiana hybrid with Claret red spathes that create a spectacular display against a backdrop of sumptuous, silver-spotted, heart shaped leaves. This stunning half hardy zantedeschia adds an exotic feel to patio containers in summer, and will return year after year if kept warm and dry during winter. The dramatic blooms of Arum ‘Anneke’ are ideal for cutting for a long lasting and truly sophisticated cut flower arrangement.
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Calla Lily 'Mango' - Zantedeschia Calla Lily 'Mango' - Zantedeschia
They can easily be grown indoors. Plant the tuber in a pot of good potting compost. Immediately place in full daylight in the house, and water regularly. The leaf develops first, after which the eye-catching flower appears. Callas can be planted out in the garden after mid-May, but do not forget to take them indoors before the first night frost strikes.
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Arum Lily 'Chopin' - Zantedeschia Arum Lily 'Chopin' - Zantedeschia
Bronze orange spathes with distinctive shaded undersides create a spectacular display against a backdrop of sumptuous, silver-spotted, heart shaped leaves. This stunning half hardy zantedeschia adds an exotic feel to patio containers in summer, and will return year after year if kept warm and dry during winter. The dramatic blooms of Arum ‘Chopin’ are ideal for cutting for a long lasting and truly sophisticated cut flower arrangement.
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Calla Lily 'Rehmannii' - Zantedeschia Calla Lily 'Rehmannii' - Zantedeschia
They can easily be grown indoors. Plant the tuber in a pot of good potting compost. Immediately place in full daylight in the house, and water regularly. The leaf develops first, after which the eye-catching flower appears. Callas can be planted out in the garden after mid-May, but do not forget to take them indoors before the first night frost strikes.
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Arum Lily 'Garnet Glow' - Zantedeschia Arum Lily 'Garnet Glow' - Zantedeschia
An Elliottiana hybrid with cerise pink spathes that create a spectacular display against a backdrop of sumptuous, silver-spotted, heart shaped leaves. This stunning half hardy zantedeschia adds an exotic feel to patio containers in summer, and will return year after year if kept warm and dry during winter. The dramatic blooms of Arum ‘Garnet Glow’ are ideal for cutting for a long lasting and truly sophisticated cut flower arrangement.
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Calla Lily 'Black Magic' - Zantedeschia Calla Lily 'Black Magic' - Zantedeschia
They can easily be grown indoors. Plant the tuber in a pot of good potting compost. Immediately place in full daylight in the house, and water regularly. The leaf develops first, after which the eye-catching flower appears. Callas can be planted out in the garden after mid-May, but do not forget to take them indoors before the first night frost strikes.
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Arum Lily Southern Light - Zantedeschia Arum Lily 'Southern Light' - Zantedeschia
Vivid yellow spathes create a spectacular display against a backdrop of sumptuous, silver-spotted, heart shaped leaves. This stunning half hardy zantedeschia adds an exotic feel to patio containers in summer, and will return year after year if kept warm and dry during winter. The dramatic blooms of Arum ‘Southern Light’ are ideal for cutting for a long lasting and truly sophisticated cut flower arrangement.
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Calla Lily 'Albomaculata' - Zantedeschia Calla Lily 'Albomaculata' - Zantedeschia
They can easily be grown indoors. Plant the tuber in a pot of good potting compost. Immediately place in full daylight in the house, and water regularly. The leaf develops first, after which the eye-catching flower appears. Callas can be planted out in the garden after mid-May, but do not forget to take them indoors before the first night frost strikes.
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Arum Lily Collection - Zantedeschia Arum Lily Collection - Zantedeschia
This stunning collection of half hardy zantedeschia adds an exotic feel to patio containers in summer. Keep them warm and dry during winter and they will return year after year. The dramatic blooms, set against a backdrop of sumptuous, silver-spotted, heart shaped leaves, are ideal for cutting for a long lasting and truly sophisticated cut flower arrangement.
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Calla Lily 'Schwarzwalder' - Zantedeschia Calla Lily 'Schwarzwalder' - Zantedeschia
Impressive calla lily with narrow, vase-shaped flowers that are almost black in colour. With a height of 50-60 cm, this variety is ideal for a medium-sized container. The fresh green leaves provide added appeal. Keep frost-free in winter.
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Zantedeschia 'Schwarzwalder' - Rare Black Calla Arum Lily Calla Lily 'Schwarzwalder' - Zantedeschia
Sensational new Calla or Arum Lily with extraordinary, deep satiny purple-black flowers. Each bulb produces up to 5 glossy flowers above attractive mottled leaves. Ideal accents in mixed groupings of other flowering plants, amid foliage plants, or surrounded by ground cover. Superb on the patio or even as a house plant.
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Arum Lily (Calla) Mixed - Zantedeschia Arum Lily (Calla) Mixed - Zantedeschia
What a glorious mixture! If you plant the tubers in a spacious pot or container, the colourful cup-shaped flowers will delight you all summer long. Use good potting soil, water regularly and place in a light, sunny spot. They will reward you with a spectacular display of flowers. on the patio or decking. Bring inside before the first night frost.
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Collection of 5 Colourful Calla Lilies - Zantedeschia Collection of 5 Colourful Calla Lilies - Zantedeschia
They can easily be grown indoors. Plant the tuber in a pot of good potting compost. Immediately place in full daylight in the house, and water regularly. The leaf develops first, after which the eye-catching flower appears. Callas can be planted out in the garden after mid-May, but do not forget to take them indoors before the first night frost strikes. Includes 1 each of Rehmannii, Mango, Black Magic, Albomaculata and Schwarzwalder.
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