Overview
Zantedeschia 'Captain Shelby' (Captain Series) is a clump-forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Zantedeschia, part of the Araceae family, with deciduous foliage. Zantedeschia 'Captain Shelby' (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 Shelby' (Captain Series) is a clump-forming cultivar of tuberous perennials in the genus Zantedeschia, known for its deciduous foliage. These plants have elongated, lanceolate or arrow-shaped leaves and produce small yellow flowers densely clustered on a spike-like spadix, surrounded by a prominent, hooded spathe. Suited to conservatories, greenhouses, and as houseplants, 'Captain Shelby' thrives in moist but well-drained loam soil with full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered, south- or west-facing aspect. It is hardy to H1c and is typically propagated by division in spring.
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 Shelby' (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 Shelby' (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 Shelby' (Captain Series)?
Zantedeschia 'Captain Shelby' (Captain Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Zantedeschia 'Captain Shelby' (Captain Series) need?
Zantedeschia 'Captain Shelby' (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 Shelby' (Captain Series) hardy in the UK?
Zantedeschia 'Captain Shelby' (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 Shelby' (Captain Series)?
Division in spring.
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- Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Tiny Tim'
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- Zantedeschia 'Black Eye Beauty'
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