Arum italicum subsp Marmoratum AGM

Description

Arum italicum subsp Marmoratum AGM is known as the Lords and Ladies Arum.

Arum italicum subsp Marmoratum AGM has some of the most striking foliage which is ideal to use in flower arranging. The flowers of pale yellow are followed by brilliant orange berries.

Cultivation instructions:

Arums have very striking foliage and are ideal for growing in the shadier, colder areas of the garden. Grow in containers but do not let the soil dry out. They prefer to be grown in humus rich soils in the shadier areas of the garden. In soils that are not rich in humus matter use well rotted compost to add to the soil when cultivating. Cultivate the soil to a depth of 15cms and plant as per the growing information below. Keep soils moist in the first year to encourage good root development. They will grow very well with things such as anemone blandas and trilliums.

AGM= Award Garden Merit given by the Royal Horticultural Society. Given to plants that are easy to grow and perform well in gardens.

Care tips:

Using bulb starter or root grow when first planting will help them to establish for future years flowering.

Grown for the striking foliage they produce. Ideal for growing in the colder parts of the garden and at the edges of woodlands.

Growing Information:

Flowering Height: 14-16″ (35-40cm)

Flowering Period: March-April

Soil type: All free draining fertile soils. They like humus rich soils that do not dry out.

Aspect: Shadier areas of the garden. They will grow in semi shade especially when the soil remains damp.

Scented: No significant scent.

Planting Depth: 8cms

Planting Distance: 10cms apart.

Full growing instructions provided but you can always contact us for more information if needed.

New season bulbs will be dispatched from September on-wards.