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Zantedeschia 'Black Magic'

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A compact, clump-forming, tuberous perennial to 45cm high with wavy-edged, upright green leaves flecked with white, and bright yellow flowers with black throats which appear from summer to early autumn. May be grown as a house or conservatory plant or as a summer patio plant

Scientific classification

Species: Zantedeschia 'Black Magic' (Zantedeschia 'Black Magic')
Genus: Zantedeschia
Family: Araceae

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Toxicity: Bedding · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Zantedeschia 'Black Magic'

Distribution map

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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 Zantedeschia 'Black Magic'

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Zantedeschia 'Black Magic' care guide

Evenly moist soil growing period, completely dry winter dormancy
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Evenly moist soil growing period, completely dry winter dormancy

Fertilizing

Diluted calla lily high-potash feed every four weeks spring fall

Pruning

Remove the flowers as they start to fade, pulling the entire stem out at the base

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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