Overview
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Perle von Stuttgart' is a perennial in the genus Zantedeschia, part of the Araceae family. It typically grows around 1.0 m tall. Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Perle von Stuttgart' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. It is native to Lesotho, South Africa and Eswatini.
About the genus
Zantedeschia is a genus of eight species of herbaceous, perennial, flowering plants in the aroid family, Araceae, native to southern Africa. The genus has been introduced, in some form, on every continent other than Antarctica.
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In the garden
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Perle von Stuttgart' is a perennial member of the Araceae that originates from Lesotho, South Africa and Eswatini. It produces conspicuous white spathes through the summer, with a flowering period running June to September, and typically grows to around 1.0 m. The foliage is broad and dark green, forming a backdrop to the seasonal blooms. Sit the plant in full sun with soils that remain wet; it accepts sandy, loamy or clay textures so long as moisture is constant. The cultivar carries a UK rating of H4 — average hardiness — and aligns with USDA zones 8–10, so consider site choice where winters are exposed. Allow room for the plant’s 1.0 m height when positioning in margins or beds and avoid dry, free-draining locations. Use 'Perle von Stuttgart' at pond edges, in bog gardens or damp border positions where summer moisture is reliable, since those conditions match its natural origins. Containers can work if the root area is kept consistently moist. The long June–September display of white spathes makes it especially suitable where a sustained summer water-side presence is required.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Zantedeschia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil moisture
- Wet
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Perle von Stuttgart' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Height
- 1.0 m
- Native to
- Lesotho, South Africa, Eswatini
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Perle von Stuttgart'?
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Perle von Stuttgart' prefers full sun.
What soil does Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Perle von Stuttgart' need?
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Perle von Stuttgart' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. Aim for soil that stays wet.
How big does Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Perle von Stuttgart' grow?
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Perle von Stuttgart' reaches a height of 1.0 m.
Is Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Perle von Stuttgart' hardy in the UK?
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Perle von Stuttgart' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
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