Zantedeschia aethiopica — Arum, Calla; Richardia
THE PLANT STARTS GROWTH AT THE END OF THE SUMMER. FROST MAY DESTROY THE FOLIAGE, BUT THE PLANT RECOVERS very QUICKLY AND FLOWERS THE SAME SEASON. A very good plant for marshy and shady situations on the edge of streams or ponds, but also support full sun and summer drought.
The genus
A genus which is only found in South Africa. Occasionally called Arum or Calla. There are both winterdormant and summer dormant species.
- Family :Araceae
- Common name :Arum, Calla; Richardia
- Native to :Afrique du Sud
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :White
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :shade
- Storage organ :tuber
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :70-100 cm
- Uses :Borders - Cut flowers - Humides places - In the ground - Containers or pot - Woodland - Indoors
Growing cycle
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Planting :July (sem. 3-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-3)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-2), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :April (sem. 4-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-1)