Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Childsiana' (Childsiana Calla Lily, Childsiana Arum Lily)

Botanical Information

FamilyAraceae
GenusZantedeschia
Speciesaethiopica
Cultivar'Childsiana'
CategoryBulbs, Tropicals
OriginSouth Africa.
Ethnobotanical Uses
Disclaimer		All parts of the Calla Lily are poisonous if ingested. Do not use as a houseplant or potted patio plant if small children or over-curious pets are present.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7a - 9b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season preotection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-17
Height4 m
Spread4 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright bushy.
LandscapeFlower gardens, informal gardens, cottages and courtyard gardens, alongside buildings, as a potted indoor or patio plant or as a specimen.
PropagationDivision of bulbs.
CultivationPlant in moist but well-draining neutral to slightly acidic soil in full sun to partial shade.
PestsNone known.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatWetland forests and forest edges.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth flower stem.
Leaf DescriptionSimple pinnate leaves with defined venation.
Flower DescriptionOpen bell to cup-shaped blooms consisting of one loosely-wrapped petal around a pronounced single pistil.
Colour DescriptionMedium green foliage, medium green flower stem and a creamy white flower with a yellow-cream pistil.
Texture DescriptionSmooth and slightly waxy.

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