Overview
Zantedeschia 'Captain Caruso'PBR (Captain Series) is a clump-forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Zantedeschia, part of the Araceae family, with deciduous foliage. Zantedeschia 'Captain Caruso'PBR (Captain Series) 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 'Captain Caruso'PBR (Captain Series) is a clump-forming cultivar of the tuberous perennial genus Zantedeschia, known for its deciduous foliage and distinctive flowers. This plant thrives in moist but well-drained loam soils and prefers full sun to partial shade, ideally in a sheltered, south- or west-facing aspect. Suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, and as a houseplant, it is best grown in borders or containers. It requires division in spring for propagation and offers seasonal interest during spring. As with other Zantedeschia, it features elongated, lanceolate or arrow-shaped leaves and produces small yellow flowers clustered on a spike-like spadix with a prominent hooded spathe.
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 'Captain Caruso'PBR (Captain Series) 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 'Captain Caruso'PBR (Captain Series)
- 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 'Captain Caruso'PBR (Captain Series)?
Zantedeschia 'Captain Caruso'PBR (Captain Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Zantedeschia 'Captain Caruso'PBR (Captain Series) need?
Zantedeschia 'Captain Caruso'PBR (Captain Series) grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Zantedeschia 'Captain Caruso'PBR (Captain Series) hardy in the UK?
Zantedeschia 'Captain Caruso'PBR (Captain Series) 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 'Captain Caruso'PBR (Captain Series)?
Division in spring.
More in the Zantedeschia genus
- Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Little Gem'
- Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Pink Mist'
- Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Tiny Tim'
- Zantedeschia aethopica 'White Dream'
- Zantedeschia 'Black Eye Beauty'
- Zantedeschia 'Captain Alma'PBR (Captain Series)
- Zantedeschia 'Captain Nevado' (Captain Series)
- Zantedeschia 'Captain Shelby' (Captain Series)