Arum italicum 'Pamela Harper'

Also Known As

Pamela Harper Spotted Arum

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

H: 10"-18"
W: 12"-16"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Arum italicum 'Pamela Harper' plant details

Arum italicum 'Pamela Harper' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arum italicum 'Pamela Harper'

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 16 IN - wide, 10 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: self-sowing, summer dormant, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arum italicum 'Pamela Harper'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Named after a wonderful gardener and writer, this selection of Spotted Arum is arrestingly beautiful. White marbled leaves rimmed in forest green appear in late fall andearly winter and persist through the winter months if grown in a protected spot and weather is not too severe. Flowers form in spring after which the foliage goes summer dormant. If pollinated, bright orange fruit will form. Grow in a rich well drained soil in a partial to mostly shade. Height 6-8".

By: Avant Gardens

A selection named by Ellen Hornig of Seneca Hills for a superb seedling found in the iconic Pamela Harper's garden. A distinct green collar on the leaf margin surrounds a riotous pudding of variegation. Winter growing and summer dormant - perfect for the Northwest.

By: Far Reaches Farm

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Gardening facts about Arum italicum 'Pamela Harper' plant

How to Grow Arum italicum 'Pamela Harper'

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - occasional
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant