Zantedeschia aethiopica Kiwi Blush (Arum Lily Calla Lily)

Zantedeschia aethiopica Kiwi Blush (Arum Lily Calla Lily)

This unique perennial is a must-have for any garden. With its small-medium size and tall white arum lily flowers, it adds a touch of elegance to any space. What sets it apart is the pink blush on the throat of the flowers, making it a standout among other lilies. Best grown in a sheltered area with moist, loamy soil, this plant is reasonably hardy once established. In colder conditions, the leaves may be damaged, but fear not, as new shoots will appear in the spring.

• Height: Easily maintained to 50cm
• Spread: Easily maintained to 50cm
• Foliage Colour: Green lance shaped
• Flower Colour: White buds and white funnel shaped flowers with a pink throat
• Soil Type: Moist, boggy, loam, chalk, thrives in moist conditions
• Position: Semi Shade - Shade
• Hardiness: Reasonably Hardy once established, H4 (-5 to -10), cold conditions may damage leaves but the plant will re shoot from the base
• Type: Semi-evergreen

Supplied in either a 9cm pot or 2 Litre pot, please select from the drop down menu when ordering.

The hardy forms of Zantedechia are varieties that derive from the species Zantedechia aethiopica and Zantedechia pentlandii, these are mainly white flowered varieties sometimes having coloured throats like Zantedechia aethiopica Kiwi Blush. Zantedechia pentlandii is striking in having bright yellow flowers. All the Zantedechia we grow here are the hardy forms.

To ensure these plants thrive in your garden it is best to plant them in moist soil in semi-shade, bright sun can slow their growth and scorch the leaves. Also in mild winters these perennials can be evergreen and put on growth through winter, in this scenario a sharp frost will kill these fresh shoots of the top growth but will not harm the plant, it will just re-shoot from the root in spring. A good mulch over winter greatly helps the plant too by insulating the shoots just below the soil from frost and ensuring a good strong root