arum lily 'Sumatra'

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A compact, clump-forming, tuberous perennial to around 40cm tall. The upright, green leaves are spotted and streaked with white and edged with a thin line of purple; purple flowers are borne erect on sturdy stems in summer

Scientific classification

Species: arum lily 'Sumatra' (Zantedeschia 'Sumatra')
Genus: Zantedeschia
Family: Araceae

Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Toxicity: Bedding · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of arum lily 'Sumatra'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Quick identification of arum lily 'Sumatra'

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arum lily 'Sumatra' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Growing

Plant tubers in loam-based compost in spring. Plants may be grown under glass all year, at a minimum of 10°C; alternatively use as bedding plants in summer once all risk of frost has passed. Keep well-watered in the growing season. Bring outdoor pots indoors, or lift and store tubers in a frost-free place, in autumn. See Zantedeschia cultivation

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