About
A clump-forming, tuberous perennial to 60cm tall with upright, broadly lance-shaped green leaves spotted and streaked with white. Upright green stems bear purple flowers above the foliage in summer.
About the genus
Zantedeschia can be deciduous or semi-evergreen, tuberous perennials with lance-shaped or arrow-shaped leaves and tiny yellow flowers forming a dense spike-like spadix, with a showy, hood-like spathe, sometimes followed by orange berry-like fruits
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeBedding, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesSub-tropical, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants
ToxicityHarmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationPlant tubers in peat-free, loam-based compost in spring. Plants may be grown under glass all year, at a minimum of 10°C; alternatively use as bedding plants in summer once all risk of frost has passed. Keep well-watered in the growing season. Bring outdoor pots indoors, or lift and store tubers in a frost-free place, in autumn. See Zantedeschia cultivation
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite or glasshouse whitefly
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to fungal rots