Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist

Arum italicum subsp. italicum 'Marmoratum' is an attractive plant with large, arrow-shaped, glossy green leaves heavily marbled with cream. Over time it makes a dense carpet that covers the ground from late autumn till mid spring. In spring pale green spathes grow well above the leaves, followed in autumn by a display of vivid red berries. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

Grow Arum italicum subsp. italicum 'Marmoratum' in moist but well-drained soil in shade, ideally beneath trees and shrubs. It's also suitable for underplanting hosta.

Plant calendar

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Flowersyesyesyes
Fruitsyesyesyes
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Arum ‘Marmoratum’ and wildlife

Arum ‘Marmoratum’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Arum ‘Marmoratum’ poisonous?

Arum ‘Marmoratum’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Plants that go well with Arum 'Marmoratum'
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