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Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Other names
Arum lily, Trumpet lily, White arum lily, Egyptian lily, Lily of the Nile, Richardia, African lily, Altar lily, Calla lily, Calla aethiopica
Genus
Zantedeschia Zantedeschia
Species
Z. aethiopica - Z. aethiopica is a perennial suitable for ponds, bog gardens, or moist soil. It has rich green, arrow-shaped leaves and funnel-shaped white spathes in spring and summer.
Zantedeschia aethiopica is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Toxicity
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. The sap may irritate skin and eyes.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Yellow, White in Spring; White, Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Bog garden, Waterside
Cultivation
Plant in loam soil (ideally in planting baskets) in water up to 30cm deep, in full sun. Protect overwintering plants by removing the baskets and storing them in a frost-free environment.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Pond/In water
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Other names
Arum lily, Trumpet lily, White arum lily, Egyptian lily, Lily of the Nile, Richardia, African lily, Altar lily, Calla lily, Calla aethiopica
Genus
Zantedeschia Zantedeschia
Species
Z. aethiopica - Z. aethiopica is a perennial suitable for ponds, bog gardens, or moist soil. It has rich green, arrow-shaped leaves and funnel-shaped white spathes in spring and summer.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Toxicity
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. The sap may irritate skin and eyes.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Yellow, White in Spring; White, Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Bog garden, Waterside
Cultivation
Plant in loam soil (ideally in planting baskets) in water up to 30cm deep, in full sun. Protect overwintering plants by removing the baskets and storing them in a frost-free environment.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Pond/In water
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
Defra's Risk register #1
Plant name
Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)
Common pest name
Powdery mildew: cotton; Powdery mildew: eggplant; Powdery mildew: pepper; Powdery mildew: tomato
Scientific pest name
Leveillula taurica
Type
Fungus
Current status in UK
Present (Limited)
Likelihood to spread in UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
General biosecurity comments
Believed to be present and no statutory action is being taken. Status needs to be confirmed by survey.
About this section
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
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| Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
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| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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