Zantedeschia 'Majestic Red'
arum lily 'Majestic Red'
A compact, clump-forming, tuberous perennial to 50cm high with wavy-edged, upright green leaves flecked with white, and cranberry-red flowers which appear from summer to early autumn. May be grown as a house or conservatory plant or as a summer patio plant
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–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Green White | ||
| Autumn | Red | Green White | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Araceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Zantedeschia can be deciduous or semi-evergreen, tuberous perennials with lance-shaped or arrow-shaped leaves and tiny yellow flowers forming a dense spike-like spadix, with a showy, hood-like spathe, sometimes followed by orange berry-like fruits
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant tubers in peat-free, loam-based compost in spring. Plants may be grown under glass all year, at a minimum of 10°C; alternatively use as bedding plants in summer once all risk of frost has passed. Keep well-watered in the growing season. Bring outdoor pots indoors, or lift and store tubers in a frost-free place, in autumn. See Zantedeschia cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
- Bedding
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Remove the flowers as they start to fade, pulling the entire stem out at the base
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial rots and a virus
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