Zantedeschia Albomaculata Spotted Leaf Arum Lily "Varkore" 4Liter

🌼 Arum Lily ‘Varkore’ (Spotted Leaf)

Botanical Name: Zantedeschia albomaculata ‘Varkore’
Common Names: Spotted-Leaf Arum Lily, Calla Lily ‘Varkore’, Spotted Calla Lily
Plant Type: Tuberous perennial (rhizomatous)

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📌 Product Description

Arum Lily ‘Varkore’ is an attractive and distinctive variety grown for both its elegant creamy-white blooms and its decorative green leaves marked with white spots. The spotted foliage adds interest even when the plant is not in flower, making it an excellent choice for ornamental beds and containers.

This variety is compact, easy to grow and well suited to South African gardens. It performs beautifully in borders, pots, patio containers and cut-flower gardens, providing long-lasting blooms during the warmer months.

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📏 Size When Fully Grown

• Height: approx. 40 – 60 cm
• Width: approx. 30 – 45 cm
• Growth Habit: Neat, clump-forming with upright flower stems

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🌱 Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • In hot regions, light afternoon shade is beneficial
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Water:
  • Water regularly during active growth and flowering
  • Keep soil moist but not waterlogged
• Feeding: Feed with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season
• Maintenance:
  • Remove spent blooms and yellowing leaves
  • Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering

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🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

• Best Planting Time:
  • Spring (August – October)
• Growing Season:
  • Active growth and flowering from spring through summer
• Dormancy Period:
  • Autumn to winter, when the plant naturally dies back
• Climate Suitability:
  • Suitable for most regions
  • Protect from heavy frost in colder areas

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🌼 Additional Benefits

• Decorative spotted foliage
• Excellent cut-flower variety
• Ideal for containers and small gardens
• Easy to grow and maintain

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🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Garden beds & borders
✔ Pots and patio containers
✔ Cut-flower arrangements
✔ Feature foliage planting