A clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial to 50cm tall with glossy, dark green leaves sparsely spotted with white. Upright stems borne in summer comprise spathes of pale pink to white surrounding a clusters of tiny yellow flowers
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Plant tubers in peat-free, 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
Propagate by division in spring
No pruning required
May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite or glasshouse whitefly
May be susceptible to fungal rots