Arum italicum
Arum italicum
Arum italicum
Arum italicum
Arum italicum
Arum italicum
Arum italicum
Arum italicum
Arum italicum
Arum italicum
Arum italicum

Arum italicum

"Italian lords-and-ladies"

Arum italicum

5 bulbs — £5.90

Autumn planting season is currently closed
i
Delivery schedule

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

Available for (pre)ordering again in May
Free delivery on UK orders over £50
i
Shipping to the UK

UK orders over £50
Free shipping

UK orders under £50
£4.99

Northern Ireland orders under £50
£5.99

More info

47,000+ customers rate us 4.8/5
i
Reviews

Reviews.io      4.8   (30,935 reviews)

Google           4.8    (8,436 reviews)

Trustpilot       4.6    (8,304 reviews)

Shopify Planet
All deliveries are carbon neutral
i
Shopify Planet
Carbon neutral delivery

In cooperation with Shopify Planet and the Shopify Sustainability Fund, we are proud to be the first plant and flower bulb supplier able to:

— Ship carbon neutral;
— Remove atmospheric carbon;
— Store carbon for 1000+ years;
— Invest in reforestation;
— Invest in soil carbon storage.

How? Every time we ship an order, Shopify Planet automatically calculates our shipping emissions, and ensures high-quality carbon removal to neutralise our shipping footprint. Learn more

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

  • Comes back every year

  • Loved by pollinators

  • Naturalising

  • Thrives well in full sun

  • Great for shade

  • Low maintenance

  • RHS Award (AGM)

  • Fully hardy

  • Rodent resistant

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Arum italicum

  • Flower colour

    White flowers, orange berries

  • Bulb size

    10/12

  • Established height

    20-30cm

  • Established spread

    30-50cm

  • Plant spacing

    25 bulbs per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green, variegated

  • Habit

    Upright
    Clump-forming

  • Life cycle

    Perennial
    Naturalising

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Years to establish

    1st year

  • Sunlight

    Partial shade
    Full sun
    Dappled shade
    Full shade

  • Position

    Sheltered

  • Suitable for

    Ground cover
    Woodland gardens
    Low maintenance gardens

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Sandy
    Multipurpose compost

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    No

  • Pollinator-friendly

    Yes

  • Mouse resistant

    Yes

  • Rabbit resistant

    Yes

  • Deer resistant

    Yes

  • Toxicity

    Skin/eyes irritant
    Toxic if eaten

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

  • Orders placed before 1 September 2025
    You can expect your order in September 2025

    Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
    You can expect your order in October 2025

    Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

We ♥ our planet

We reduce waste by using recyclable packaging whenever we are able.

World class bulbs

We cooperate with the best growers to supply world class bulbs and plants.

We've got your back

Excellent customer care: Our service is rated 4.8 out of 5 by our customers.

Spoilt for choice

Biggest ever selection of
flower bulbs and plants online. Lots of exclusive varieties.

Size matters

You can expect top size flower bulbs and bare-root plants. Always.