Zantedeschia Arum Lily "Varkore" 2Liter

🌼 Zantedeschia (Arum Lily)

Botanical Name: Zantedeschia spp.
Common Names: Arum Lily, Calla Lily
Plant Type: Tuberous perennial (grown from rhizomes)

📌 Product Description

Zantedeschia, commonly known as the Arum Lily or Calla Lily, is a timeless flowering plant admired for its smooth, sculptural trumpet-shaped blooms and lush green foliage. The elegant flowers are long-lasting and highly popular for garden displays, containers and cut-flower arrangements.

Well suited to South African conditions, Arum Lilies are easy to grow and provide a bold, sophisticated look in both modern and traditional garden designs.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

(Size varies by variety)

• Height: approx. 40 – 90 cm
• Width: approx. 30 – 60 cm
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming with upright flower stems

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • In hot inland regions, light afternoon shade is recommended
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with 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

🌦️ 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 foliage dies back
• Climate Suitability:
  • Suitable for most regions
  • Protect from heavy frost in colder areas

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Excellent cut flowers with long vase life
• Ideal for garden beds, borders and containers
• Easy to grow and maintain
• Suitable for patio and balcony planting

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Garden beds & borders
✔ Pots and containers
✔ Cut-flower gardens
✔ Patio and balcony displays