Arum lilies grow naturally in several parts of the world. In UK they grow in hedgerows and can be easily identified in June by their creamy-white envelope-style 'flower'. One of the common names is Jack-in-the-pulpit which describes the shape of the softly curved flower head. In the middle of the flower is a purple spike which attracts flies and such small insects to the flower. After flowering the envelope falls away and by August exposes a cluster of attractive bright red berries. The berries are highly poisonous, don't eat them or lick your fingers after touching them. There are varieties of Arum lily, which grow naturally in other countries and which have been introduced into gardens. The Victorians had a phase of planting woodland gardens, using a mixture of native and imported plants. Lots of continental Arum lilies were used. The berries of all of these are highly poisonous. However if you don’t mind this fact… after all if you know about it you won’t get poisoned… you can buy the bulbs of ornamental Arum lilies in garden centres in late summer. They should be planted straightaway into rich soil in a shady place. Try to copy the woodland conditions this plant loves. You can also plant some of the Arum lilies in pots as houseplants. Mostly these are the species that come from warmer countries such as southern and central Africa. It’s unlikely that you will get more than one year’s flowering from a pot grown bulb, but with care, and lots of plant food after flowering time, you might be lucky. I don’t have any of these plants in my home or garden, but there are some British wild ones growing under the hedge at the bottom of one of our fields. If you have a small garden, I wouldn’t bother with them, but they would look part of a woodland garden scene if you have a lot of space and don’t have children either living in your family or visiting you.
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I really didn't get any information that was useful from this review - and I can't understand the two star rating, since your only complaint is the plant may be poisonous. Many are - however, this seems to be a beautiful plant, and more justification for your low rating would be useful, to understand your dislike.
jackmay1029 03.06.2001 04:45
Okey-dokey....and the opinion's even better than it was! Very nice retouching....sorry.
hiflyer 02.06.2001 15:25
Hi BizzyLizzy,
I believe we have conversed on UK Gardening. A wonderful piece, you have helped me make up my mind, I was thinking of planting these in the garden. But as you say there is the poison factor to worry about, and with a very active toddler, I don't think it would be one of my better choices for the garden.
I think I'm correct in saying, another common name that they are know by is funeral flowers, as they were prevalent in funeral wreaths up until recently. Anyway, lots of useful information, thank you.
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, moist soilRate of growth: average ... more
Flowering period: May to July Flower colour: white flushed pale pinkOther features: all parts may cause stomach ache if eaten and the sap can irritate the skinHardiness: borderline hardyOutstanding new variety with pink flushed, white hood-shaped flowers from late spring to summer. It has glossy dark green leaves and looks stunning planted in a clump. Great grown besides water as a marginal plant and can be left outside in most frost-prone areas if it is given a deep winter mulch.Garden care: Grow in moist soil or as a marginal plant in a basket with heavy loam soil in water 30cm (12in) deep. Mulch plants well in winter
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Unusual, pure white hood-shaped flowers that are up to 10-15cm (4-6in) long are produced ... more
from late spring to mid-summer. It makes a striking architectural clump with lovely arrow-shaped, glossy dark green leaves. It looks great grown beside water as a marginal plant and can be left outside in most frost-prone areas if it is given a deep winter mulch.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, moist soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Flower colour: pure whiteOther features: all parts may cause stomach ache if eaten and the sap can irritate the skinHardiness: full hardy (borderline)Garden care: Grow in moist soil or as a marginal plant in a basket with heavy loam soil in water 30cm (12in) deep. Mulch plants well in winter
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Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, moist soilRate of growth: average ... more
Flowering period: May to June Flower colour: pure whiteOther features: all parts may cause stomach ache if eaten and the sap can irritate the skinHardiness: full hardy (borderline)Unusual, pure white hood-shaped flowers that are up to 10-15cm (4-6in) long are produced from late spring to mid-summer. It makes a striking architectural clump with lovely arrow-shaped, glossy dark green leaves. It looks great grown beside water as a marginal plant and can be left outside in most frost-prone areas if it is given a deep winter mulch.Garden care: Grow in moist soil or as a marginal plant in a basket with heavy loam soil in water 30cm (12in) deep. Mulch plants well in winter.
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Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, moist soilRate of growth: average ... more
Flowering period: May to July Flower colour: white flushed pale pinkOther features: all parts may cause stomach ache if eaten and the sap can irritate the skinHardiness: borderline hardyOutstanding new variety with pink flushed, white hood-shaped flowers from late spring to summer. It has glossy dark green leaves and looks stunning planted in a clump. Great grown besides water as a marginal plant and can be left outside in most frost-prone areas if it is given a deep winter mulch.Garden care: Grow in moist soil or as a marginal plant in a basket with heavy loam soil in water 30cm (12in) deep. Mulch plants well in winter.
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Luscombe Water Gardens Arum Lily (zantedeschia aethiopica) This is for a one of the most ... more
beautiful of all water plants with large dark green leaves topped by elegant pure white very large flowers that will dominate the beauty of any pond or bog garden Will grow in water depths down to 12" (10cm) or in moist, or boggy areas. This lily is in it's rooted form to save on postal costs. It will have some leaves and will require potting on receipt. We would suggest you pot it into a large or XL aquatic plant basket
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