Overview
Zantedeschia 'Helen O'Connor' is a clump-forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Zantedeschia, part of the Araceae family, with deciduous foliage. Zantedeschia 'Helen O'Connor' 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 'Helen O'Connor' is a clump-forming cultivar of the tuberous perennial genus Zantedeschia, known for its deciduous foliage and distinctive flowers. This plant is suited to conservatories, greenhouses, and as a houseplant, thriving in full sun or partial shade with a south- or west-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers moist but well-drained loam soils of varying pH and requires planting at an appropriate depth. Hardy to H1c, it is best propagated by division in spring and offers winter interest, making it suitable for borders, containers, or indoor display.
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 'Helen O'Connor' 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 'Helen O'Connor'
- 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 'Helen O'Connor'?
Zantedeschia 'Helen O'Connor' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Zantedeschia 'Helen O'Connor' need?
Zantedeschia 'Helen O'Connor' grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Zantedeschia 'Helen O'Connor' hardy in the UK?
Zantedeschia 'Helen O'Connor' 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 'Helen O'Connor'?
Division in spring.
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