Overview
Zantedeschia 'Menuet'PBR is a clump-forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Zantedeschia, part of the Araceae family, with deciduous foliage. Zantedeschia 'Menuet'PBR 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 'Menuet' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Zantedeschia genus, which consists of tuberous perennials with elongated, lanceolate or arrow-shaped foliage. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring moist but well-drained loam soils with a range of pH levels. Suited to sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects, it is ideal for borders, containers, or as a houseplant in conservatories or greenhouses. It requires division in spring for propagation and is best grown under the protection of an H1c hardiness rating.
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 'Menuet'PBR 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 'Menuet'PBR
- 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 'Menuet'PBR?
Zantedeschia 'Menuet'PBR prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Zantedeschia 'Menuet'PBR need?
Zantedeschia 'Menuet'PBR grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Zantedeschia 'Menuet'PBR hardy in the UK?
Zantedeschia 'Menuet'PBR 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 'Menuet'PBR?
Division in spring.
More in the Zantedeschia genus
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- Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Tiny Tim'
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- Zantedeschia 'Black Eye Beauty'
- Zantedeschia 'Captain Alma'PBR (Captain Series)
- Zantedeschia 'Captain Caruso'PBR (Captain Series)
- Zantedeschia 'Captain Nevado' (Captain Series)