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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.5m
max. spread |
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0.5m
max. height |
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5-10 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Calla palustris
Other names: Water arum, Bog arum, Swamp lily, Water dragon
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Genus: Calla
Species: C. palustris - C. palustris is a moisture-loving deciduous perennial with large heart-shaped leaves. In summer, yellow spadix are surrounded by large white spathes, these may be followed by red berries in autumn.
Calla palustris is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in Summer
Fruit: Red in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming, Upright
Toxicity: All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. The sap may irritate skin and eyes.
Calla palustris (Water arum) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Aquatic, Architectural, Bog garden, Waterside
Cultivation: Plant in loam (lime-free) soil (ideally in planting baskets) in water up to 25cm deep, in full sun.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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Boggy damp conditions, Pond/In water |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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