Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Crowborough'
arum lily
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.
How to care for Zantedeschia aethiopica Crowborough:
These Zantedeschia are grown in aquatic baskets filled with a suitable aquatic compost. The mesh sides allow water to circulate through the compost, compost, supplying both oxygen and nutrients to the roots.
Place the baskets in shallow water around 10-20?cm (4-8?in) deep, ensuring the crown stays just above the water to prevent rot while the roots remain submerged. For best performance, plant them out as soon as possible in a sunny or lightly sheltered spot.
During winter, protect the crowns by adding a layer of mulch 5-7cm (2-3in) deep.
Place the baskets in shallow water around 10-20?cm (4-8?in) deep, ensuring the crown stays just above the water to prevent rot while the roots remain submerged. For best performance, plant them out as soon as possible in a sunny or lightly sheltered spot.
During winter, protect the crowns by adding a layer of mulch 5-7cm (2-3in) deep.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.8m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin/eye irritant
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