Zantedeschia aethiopica
("Calla lily / Arum lily")
Very adaptable plant that is easy to grow. The largest of the calla lilies with flowers up to 8" / 20 cm long. A florist's favourite. It prefers moist, fairly boggy conditions and grows well besides ponds and water features. It can even be grown as a marginal plant in up to 12" / 30 cm of water. Beautiful deep green arrow-shaped foliage that can grow up to 10" / 25 cm wide and 18" / 45 cm long. A magnificent landscape plant and splendid as a cut flower. In milder climates (it can survive periods of minor frosts) where rainfall is adequate it is an evergreen, deciduous when there is a dry season.
What You Need To Know Before You Plant:
When Will This Flower Bloom?
Mid Summer - Mid Fall
When Should I Buy and Plant These Bulbs?
Spring
What Kind of Light Does This Bulb Prefer?
Full sun to partial shade
What Color Will the Flower Be?
White
How Far Apart Should I Plant These Bulbs?
16 in / 40 cm
How Deep Should I Dig?
6 in / 15 cm
How Tall Will It Grow?
20-50 in / 50-125 cm
Recommended Number of Bulbs Per Square Foot?
1
Is It Deer/Critter Resistant?
Yes
How Can I Best Use It in My Landscaping?
In flower and perennial beds, water gardens, pots & containers and as cutflowers.
Other Popular Varieties
(Besides the species itself); 'Green Goddess' (mottled green and white) and 'Pink Mist' (white and soft pink).
About the Family
Zantedeschia Family
Native to Southern Africa: from South Africa north to Malawi.
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