Zantedeschia Crowborough

2-3 Litre Pot

• RHS Award of Garden Merit
• Position: Full sun, partial shade
• Soil: Moist, poorly drained
• Growth rate: Average
• Flowering period: May – June
• Hardiness: H4
• Eventual height: 0.5m – 1m
• Eventual spread: 0.1 – 0.5m

Zantedeschia Crowborough or ‘Arum Lily’, holder of the much coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit and a native of South Africa, is a clump forming, rhizomatous perennial with tuberous rhizomes, it can be deciduous or semi-evergreen, making a striking architectural plant with its large, semi-erect, arrow-shaped, glossy green leaves, and from late spring a succession of large, pure white, hood-shaped spathes, surrounding a yellow finger like stalk or spadix. A stunning addition to any pond side or bog garden.

How to care for Zantedeschia Crowborough

• Sunlight: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Avoid placing the plant in direct sunlight, as this can scorch the leaves.
• Soil: Thrives in well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Amend the soil with compost or peat moss to improve drainage if necessary.
• Watering: Requires regular watering to keep the soil evenly moist. Water deeply once a week during the growing season, and reduce watering in the winter months.
• Fertilisation: Apply a balanced fertiliser every 4-6 weeks during the growing season to promote growth and blooming.
• Pruning: Remove any yellowing or dead leaves as needed to maintain the plant’s appearance. Cut back the foliage to ground level in the Autumn after the first frost.
• Winter Care: In colder regions it may need Winter protection, such as mulching or covering the plant with a frost blanket.

By following these care tips, you can help ensure that your Zantedeschia Crowborough thrives and produces stunning blooms for years to come.