Arum Lily 'Crowborough'
The most elegant pond plant
Grown by Caroline
Enfield
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Arum Lily 'Crowborough'
- Large white trumpet shaped flowers with a yellow centre, amongst dark green, glossy arrow shaped leaves
- Magnificent blooms for weeks, throughout July and August
- These huge blooms on long, strong stems make beautiful cut flowers
- Plant in drifts or as accent plants in beds and borders, ponds and streams, bog gardens and containers
- Can be planted in wet soil or water up to 10cm deep
- Harmful if eaten, skin and eye irritant
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Arum Lily 'Crowborough' is well-suited to being grown in a pot, provided it is kept in consistently moist or waterlogged soil.
How big does it get?
The Arum Lily 'Crowborough' typically grows to a height of 90 cm with a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Arum Lily 'Crowborough' prefers full sun to partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Arum Lily 'Crowborough' prefers a rich, consistently moist or waterlogged soil, often doing well in pond margins.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Arum Lily 'Crowborough' needs frequent watering to keep the soil consistently moist, and it can even tolerate shallow water.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Arum Lily 'Crowborough' requires the regular removal of dead leaves and spent blooms to maintain water quality.
How hardy is this plant?
Arum Lily 'Crowborough' is hardy (H4), withstanding temperatures down to -10°C, but requires a deep winter mulch or submersion below the freeze line in colder UK areas.
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