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Post by Bess on Apr 24, 2014 23:53:12 GMT
I've been given a bit of Arum lily in a pot, and tbh I don't really know what to do with it - I have googled it but I'm rather confused as it seems some sorts are hardy outside all year and some not?
It's one of the big white ones if it ever flowers again. I will need to keep it in a pot on my hot sunny patio (I only have a patio garden, no 'real' mud!) and yet from all I've read it seems to need to be kept cool/damp/by water, which is also confusing me as in all my recollections of Arum lilies, they have been planted anywhere but that!
I'd like to keep it alive as it's apparently a bit (off a bit!) that used to belong in an old family garden... my sis in law had to dig it up as they're moving house, I think it's the wrong time of year really too.
Can anyone can give me a definitive guide lol?
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Post by sweetpea on Apr 25, 2014 17:31:26 GMT
Arum lily or Zantedeschia is not frost hardy. It will lose its leaves which turn to mush. They do well in damp places and I have had them growing and flowering well in my pond. Got killed off by the severe winter last year and I have now got two currently in g'house to be planted out later when a bit bigger and also planted some bulbs earlier (feb.) but no sign of growth yet. You could plant them (it) in a pot and keep it damp. I haven't grown any in hot dry conditions so can't comment on how they would do in that situation but no harm in trying. There is one variety supposedly hardier than others. I think it is Zantedeschia aethiopica  but not able to think of name off top of my head. Anyway hope this helps a little Bess and not too confusing. Some info here Bess: link |
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Post by Bess on Apr 26, 2014 0:23:47 GMT
Thanks very much Sweetpea, that link is good and clear  I guess I should try and get a ceramic pot to put it in, might keep it a bit cooler, and invest in some mulch. My patio is burning hot in summer so I will hope for the best. |
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Post by Cherry on Apr 26, 2014 5:10:02 GMT
I manage to keep my Zantedeschia every year, but in my garden they don't increase as the prolonged snow and ice seems to hit them. They are growing under a rhone pipe on the shed to catch any water going, which is not too much in Norfolk. I agree Bess that sweetpea found a very good link. |
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Post by Lou78W on Apr 30, 2014 15:40:53 GMT
Arum lily or Zantedeschia is not frost hardy. It will lose its leaves which turn to mush. They do well in damp places and I have had them growing and flowering well in my pond. Got killed off by the severe winter last year and I have now got two currently in g'house to be planted out later when a bit bigger and also planted some bulbs earlier (feb.) but no sign of growth yet. You could plant them (it) in a pot and keep it damp. I haven't grown any in hot dry conditions so can't comment on how they would do in that situation but no harm in trying. There is one variety supposedly hardier than others. I think it is Zantedeschia aethiopica but not able to think of name off top of my head. Anyway hope this helps a little Bess and not too confusing. Some info here Bess: linkThe reliably hardy one is "Goldsborough".. sweetpea and Bess |
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Post by sweetpea on Apr 30, 2014 15:47:37 GMT
[/quote] The reliably hardy one is "Goldsborough"..sweetpea and Bess [/quote] Not Bobby? Honey  Actually Lou I thought the hardiest variety was, 'Crowborough' |
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Post by Lou78W on Apr 30, 2014 19:25:06 GMT
The reliably hardy one is "Goldsborough"..sweetpea and Bess [/quote] Not Bobby? Honey Actually Lou I thought the hardiest variety was, 'Crowborough'[/quote] Yes indeed it is. sweetpea....dunno where I got the Goldsbrough from......a senior moment perhaps?.....I'm new to this senior lark...
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but not able to think of name off top of my head. Anyway hope this helps a little Bess and not too confusing.
