Cultivation

Zantedeschia border plantings

Zantedeschia Spreng.

Using Zantedeschia in border compositions requires consideration of their origin in moist habitats and the necessity of annual lifting of tuberous forms in temperate climates.

In the reference 5 varieties crop Arum-lily, where this is mentioned in the description.

Zantedeschia require moist and fertile soils, which makes them suitable for borders near water bodies or in conditions of sufficient moisture. In dry landscape compositions, these plants require strict control of the water regime, as they are adapted to the conditions of marshy areas in South Africa.

Unlike classic perennial border plants, colored Zantedeschia hybrids require the annual extraction of planting material from the soil in most climatic zones. When planning plantings, it is important to take into account the toxicity of all parts of the plant, which limits their placement in areas of direct contact.

The aesthetic value of Zantedeschia in a border lies in creating a contrasting tropical appearance due to the shape of the leaves and flower stalks. It is recommended to combine it with plants that have similar growing requirements, such as Astilbe, Hosta, and ferns.

General information about the subject — on the page Border plantings.

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Varieties of Arum-lily mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.