Arum italicum
"Italian lords-and-ladies"
Orders placed before 1 September 2024
You can expect your order in September 2024
Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
You can expect your order in October 2023
Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2024
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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£4.99
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£5.99
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Description
There’s something almost sculptural and definitely something artistic about the Arum italicum, sometimes called Italian arum or Italian lords-and-ladies. The textures and overall design of this plant and its unusual blooms make it a must for any gardener looking for something a little different. The leaves of the Arum italicum plant start the artistic feeling going. They can be shaped like spears or like arrows, but either way are patterned with lighter green or white veins. Atop the foliage, Arum italicum presents hooded white flowers which leave a collection of green berries clinging to the stem which age to a very bright orange-red. Don’t be tempted to eat Arum italicum's luscious-looking berries though, they could be harmful to your health.
With its sleek, arrow-shaped leaves and mesmerizing green and silver patterns, it's like Arum italicum snuck into a high-end fashion show. But watch out for its mischievous streak! Just when you think you've got it figured out, Arum italicum reveals its true intentions with a spike of orange berries that practically scream. Don't be fooled by its elegant appearance; this plant knows exactly how to play mind games. So if you're ready for a little mystery, mischief, and a whole lot of botanical drama, Arum italicum is the perfect accomplice for your garden heist!
Key features
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Comes back every year
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Loved by pollinators
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Naturalising
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Thrives well in full sun
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Great for shade
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Arum italicum
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Flower colour
White flowers, orange berries
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Bulb size
10/12
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Established height
20-30cm
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
25 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green, variegated
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
Naturalising -
Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Partial shade
Full sun
Dappled shade
Full shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Ground cover
Woodland gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
Skin/eyes irritant
Toxic if eaten
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Orders placed before 1 September 2025
You can expect your order in September 2025Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
You can expect your order in October 2025Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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