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    • Photo of Zantedeschia aethiopica 'White Giant' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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    Zantedeschia aethiopica 'White Giant'

    Also Known As

    • White Giant Calla Lily

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

    size

    • H: 4'-5'
    • W: 2'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Zantedeschia aethiopica 'White Giant' plant details

    Zantedeschia aethiopica 'White Giant' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with variegated foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Zantedeschia aethiopica 'White Giant'

    Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen variegated
    Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Zantedeschia aethiopica 'White Giant'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    'White Giant' is a fantastic, imposing, giant selection of Zantedeschia aethiopica featuring five foot clumps of white-speckled, ruffled arrow-shaped leaves topped by seven foot tall flower stems carrying the classic white boot-shaped calla flower. For full sun and moist soils. 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. Calla lilies can be slow to bulk up in the garden so investing in a larger size is a good idea.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Large green leaves with white spots fuel the powerhouse for 5 foot tall stems of sparkling white flowers.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Zantedeschia aethiopica 'White Giant' plant

    How to Grow Zantedeschia aethiopica 'White Giant'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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    Zantedeschia 'Neon Amour'

    aka Neon Amour Calla Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Zantedeschia 'Neon Amour' close-up, flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Zantedeschia 'Hercules'

    aka Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Hercules', Hercules Calla Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aroid

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Zantedeschia 'Hercules' flower by Cistus Nursery
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    Zantedeschia aethiopica [super dwarf form]

    aka Zantedeschia aethiopica - super dwarf form, Dwarf Arum Lily, Dwarf Calla Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic, Aroid

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 20"

    Width: 12"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Zantedeschia aethiopica [super dwarf form] flower by Alvesgaspar
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    Zantedeschia 'Majestic Red'

    aka Majestic Red Calla Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Zantedeschia 'Majestic Red' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Zantedeschia aethiopica

    aka Arum Lily, Giant Calla Lily, Lily of the Nile

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic, Aroid

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Zantedeschia aethiopica flower by Leafari
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