About
A semi-evergreen, clump-forming perennial to 2m high with large, glossy, slightly ruffled, white-speckled, dark green leaves. Large, funnel-shaped white spathes are borne on upright stems above the foliage from summer into early autumn.
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 moisturePoorly-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeAquatic, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
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
CultivationGrow in moist soil in full sun. If cultivating as a marginal aquatic plant, grow in planting baskets in heavy loam soil in water up to 30cm deep, in full sun. Protect overwintering plants by placing baskets in a frost-free environment. See Zantedeschia cultivation LJD
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free