Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Crowborough'

Also Known As

Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Crowbourough Form'
Crowbourough Form Arum Lily
Crowbourough Form Calla Lily

Plant type

perennial, aroid

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Crowborough' plant details

Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Crowborough' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial aroid with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Crowborough'

Plant type: perennial aroid
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Crowborough'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Clump-forming with bright green foliage to around two feet in height with a succession of large pure white spathes with yellow spadices. If you hold back on deadheading, the flowers will be followed by clusters of attractive yellow fruits. Once established, these plants are sensational. Likes to be moist and can be grown as a marginal aquatic. Green until hard frosts. Mulch with fallen leaves - pack leaves around the perimetre and right into the centre of the plant to protect the crowns in winter.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Pure white Calla like these are the hardiest type. Here is a post from one of the aroid forums ---"thought I would inform Calla Lily lovers in cold climates of a species/form that will grow where winters can be cold. I live outside of Buffalo, NY (zone 6) and planted Z. aethiopica 'Crowbourough' form. It survived the winter of 2006/07 and is beginning to put on good healthy vigorous growth. I was very casual about protecting it as our winter began extremely mild. That changed in the middle of January, however it still survived! We get snow cover that acts as insulation. I bought it from Arrowhead Alpines. It has not bloomed yet, but possibly this summer." ZONE 6