- Botanical name: Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Flamingo'
- Common name: Arum lily
- Family: Araceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Pink
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Arum lilies, Zantedeschia, have large, glossy foliage which, in late spring and early summer, is complemented by large, white, hood-shaped blooms. They make excellent cut flowers. They’re perfect for growing beside water, in shallow pond margins or a bog garden, where they associate well with other water plants. They can also be grown in damp borders with other moisture-loving plants.
Zantedeschia aethiopica ‘Flamingo’ is a vigorous cultivar bearing pastel pink flowers and contrasting yellow spathe. Grow in moist soil in full sun. In cooler regions offer protection in autumn and winter or in grow in containers which can be moved indoors.
How to grow Zantedeschia 'Flamingo'
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Plant size
80cm height
60cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front, middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
- Shade type: Damp
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Boggy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
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M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Zantedeschia 'Flamingo' and wildlife
Zantedeschia 'Flamingo' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Zantedeschia 'Flamingo' poisonous?
Zantedeschia 'Flamingo' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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