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Calla palustris (Water arum)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year
Toxic - All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. The sap may irritate skin and eyes. 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.

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Pests: Generally pest free

Diseases: Generally disease-free.

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Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...


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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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Soil types: Clay, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Boggy damp conditions, Pond/In water Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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