Calla aethiopica
"Arum lily"
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Description
Most of the calla lilies are deciduous hybrids, need well-drained soils and have small but very showy blooms. Calla aethiopica, on the other hand, is a statuesque giant and occurs as a natural species type. In warmer climates, this South African native will be evergreen, charming you with its lush, dramatic foliage all year round. In its natural habitat, Calla aethiopica loves to grow beside or even in water, tolerating sun or shade with equal aplomb. That makes Calla aethiopica an ideal choice for poorly drained, damp soils where other bulbs won't grow.
As for the elegant, long-stemmed white blooms, they make a bold statement in the garden and last very well in the vase!
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Comes back every year
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Thrives well in full sun
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
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May need winter cover
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Zantedeschia ethiopica
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Flower colour
White
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Bulb size
18/+
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Established height
50-70cm
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Established spread
50-70cm
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Plant spacing
16 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green, black
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Half hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Large containers
Borders
Exotic gardens
Water gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Damp
Boggy -
Soil type
Loam
Clay
Multipurpose compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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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
Harmful if eaten
Skin/eyes irritant
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 2026
You can expect your order in September 2026Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2026
You can expect your order in October 2026Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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