Overview
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Pink Mist' is a clump-forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Zantedeschia, part of the Araceae family, with deciduous foliage. Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Pink Mist' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include borders, containers and houseplants.
About
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Pink Mist' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Zantedeschia genus, which consists of tuberous perennials with elongated, lanceolate or arrow-shaped foliage. This deciduous plant is suited to conservatories, greenhouses, and as a houseplant, thriving in full sun or partial shade with a south- or west-facing aspect. It prefers moist but well-drained loam soil of any pH and requires a sheltered position. Flowering in spring, it is best grown in borders or containers and propagated by division in spring.
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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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Zantedeschia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Pink Mist' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Containers, Houseplants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Pink Mist'
- Propagation
- Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to fungal and bacterial rots, viruses
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Pink Mist'?
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Pink Mist' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Pink Mist' need?
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Pink Mist' grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Pink Mist' hardy in the UK?
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Pink Mist' 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 Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Pink Mist'?
Division in spring.
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