Zantedeschia aethiopica White Arum Lily "Varkore" 19cmPot

🌼 Zantedeschia aethiopica

Botanical Name: Zantedeschia aethiopica
Common Names: Arum Lily, Calla Lily, White Calla Lily
Plant Type: Tuberous perennial (rhizomatous)

📌 Product Description

Zantedeschia aethiopica, commonly known as the Arum Lily, is a classic South African plant prized for its tall, elegant white trumpet-shaped flowers and bold green foliage. Its striking blooms are ideal for gardens, borders, containers, and cut-flower arrangements, offering a timeless, sculptural look.

This hardy species thrives in both wet garden areas and well-drained beds, making it versatile for a variety of landscape designs. It is well suited to South African climates and adds sophistication to any garden or patio.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

• Height: approx. 60 – 90 cm (flowers rise above foliage)
• Width: approx. 40 – 60 cm
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming with upright flower stems

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil; tolerates heavy clay or wet conditions
• Water:
  • Regular watering during active growth
  • Keep soil consistently moist for best flowering
  • Reduce watering during dormancy
• Feeding: Apply balanced fertiliser during the growing season
• Maintenance:
  • Remove spent flowers and yellowing leaves
  • Allow foliage to die back naturally

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

• Best Planting Time: Spring (August – October)
• Growing Season: Active growth from spring through summer
• Flowering Season: Mainly summer, depending on local climate
• Dormancy Period: Late autumn to winter, foliage dies back naturally

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Excellent cut-flower variety
• Attractive foliage year-round (except during dormancy)
• Suitable for pond edges, wet gardens, and container planting
• Easy to grow and maintain

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Garden beds & borders
✔ Containers and patio displays
✔ Cut-flower gardens
✔ Pond or wet area planting