Zantedeschia Persia adds an elegant hue to any garden. Native to southern Africa and easily grown in pots, arum lilies are delightful in the summer garden. Boasting a wide variety of shades that range from ivory white to shades of pink, red and yellow, Zantedeschia is a timeless beauty that can be enjoyed indoors or as cut flowers.
Family: Araceae
Common name: Arum lily, calla lily
Sun Exposure: Full sun / semi-shade
Planting time: August – September
Flowering time: November – January
Active growth: October – April
Dormant: May – August
Lifting time: June
Type: Tuber
Mature height: 60cm
Planting depth: 4cm
Watering: Every 3-4 days when planted in the ground for 10 minutes. Water every 2-3 days when planted in pots.
Position and soil
Plant in moist, well-draining soil, with the growth points facing upwards, and the tuber flat.
Further Care
It is best not to disturb the tubers for several seasons. A top dressing of old manure can be applied in late summer. For best results feed weekly with Pokon Flowering Plant Food.
