Zantedeschia 'Cameo' (Arum lily 'Cameo')

Botanical name

Zantedeschia 'Cameo'

Other names

Arum lily 'Cameo'

Genus

Zantedeschia Zantedeschia

Variety or Cultivar

'Cameo' _ 'Cameo' is a clump-forming, rhizomatous, semi-evergreen perennial with broad, lance-shaped, white-spotted, glossy, bright green leaves and yellow to orange-pink spathes in summer.

Foliage

Semi evergreen

Habit

Clump-forming, Upright

Toxicity

All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. The sap may irritate skin and eyes.

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Colour

Flower

Yellow, Salmon, Pink, Orange in Summer

Foliage

Spotted, Bright-green in All seasons

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

General care

Propagation methods

Division

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Zantedeschia 'Cameo' (Arum lily 'Cameo') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.2m after 5-10 years.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Beds and borders, Bog garden, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wallside and trellises, Waterside

Cultivation

Grow in moist soil in full sun. As a marginal aquatic, plant in loam in baskets in water up to 30cm deep. Store baskets in a frost-free place overwinter. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost, keeping just moist in winter.

Soil type

Clay, Loamy

Soil drainage

Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive, 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 'Cameo' (Arum lily 'Cameo')

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: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/