Overview
Arum italicum 'Taff's Giant' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Arum, part of the Araceae family, with deciduous foliage. Arum italicum 'Taff's Giant' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include houseplants, patio and container plants, sub-tropical, bedding, conservatory and greenhouse and cut flowers.
About
Arum italicum 'Taff's Giant' is a clump-forming perennial cultivar within the Arum genus, known for its tuberous growth and distinctive arrow-shaped leaves. This deciduous plant produces small flowers hidden at the base of a yellow or purple spadix, surrounded by a prominent hood-like spathe, followed by red berries. It thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered sites with moist but well-drained loam soil of any pH. Suitable for houseplants, patios, bedding, and conservatories, it is hardy to UK zone H1c and is best propagated by division in spring.
About the genus
Arum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae. They are native to Europe, northern Africa, and western and central Asia, with the highest species diversity in the Mediterranean region. Frequently called arum lilies, they are not closely related to the true lilies Lilium.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Arum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing or West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Arum italicum 'Taff's Giant' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Bedding, Conservatory and greenhouse, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Arum italicum 'Taff's Giant'
- Propagation
- Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids or thrips; glasshouse red spider mite or glasshouse whitefly
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to bacterial or fungal rots or a virus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Arum italicum 'Taff's Giant'?
Arum italicum 'Taff's Giant' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Arum italicum 'Taff's Giant' need?
Arum italicum 'Taff's Giant' grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Arum italicum 'Taff's Giant' hardy in the UK?
Arum italicum 'Taff's Giant' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Arum italicum 'Taff's Giant'?
Division in spring.