Zantedeschia aethiopica
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
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)
Flower
White, Yellow in Spring; Yellow, White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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