Arum 'Chameleon'
A clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with large, wavy, arrow-shaped leaves marbled in shades of green and grey with a neat green border. White flowers appear in late spring which is followed again by spikes of bright orange-red berries that last into the summer. Arum foliage is dormant in the summer and start to grow again in the late autumn.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Neutral, Alkaline, AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream | Green White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | |||
| Autumn | Green White | |||
| Winter | Green White |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Araceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming, Matforming
- Potentially harmful
- TOXIC if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling TOXIC to pets - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Arum are tuberous perennials with simple, arrow-head shaped leaves and tiny flowers hidden, at the base of a yellow or purple, club-shaped spadix, within a showy, hood-like spathe, and followed by red berries
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in partial shade in moisture retentive but well drained soils
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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