Zantedeschia Aethiopica, commonly known as Arum lily is a clump forming, semi-evergreen perennial which is a true beauty when flowered! With arrow shaped, dark green, glossy leaves sitting low beneath the flowers.
In the months of May and June the Zantedeschia Aethiopica produces these stunning tall stems up to 40cm in length and pure white, funnel shaped flowers with yellow centres, a true beauty that really contrasts with the dark green foliage which creates a low clump underneath these.
Often grown close to a water’s edge to create a lovely reflection against the water although other recommended planting locations include flower beds, borders and wall side edges to create some height. Coping in colder, poorly drained areas of the garden, including containers or baskets if with aquatic composts.
Zantedeschia Aethiopica Care
The Zantedeschia Aethiopica survives and grows well in moist, boggy areas, in full sunlight and dappled shade. In fact this perennial can be in water up to about 30 cm in depth!
Generally disease free and requiring no pruning makes the Zantedeschia Aethiopica a fantastic low maintenance perennial that’s suited for almost any garden and any location. We would recommend applying a good layer of mulch in the winter months to protect from the harsher weather and to grow in the coming season a more healthy, clump forming growth.
