Arum italicum
"Italian lords-and-ladies"
Orders placed before 1 September 2025
You can expect your order in August/September
Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
You can expect your order in September/October
Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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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
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          Life cycle Perennial 
 Naturalising
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          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
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          Position Sheltered 
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          Suitable for Ground cover 
 Woodland gardens
 Low maintenance gardens
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          Soil acidity Any 
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          Soil moisture Free draining 
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          Soil type Loam 
 Sandy
 Multipurpose compost
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          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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