Zantedeschia elliottiana Schwartzwalder - Calla Lily

<strong>Callas or arums are plants of great ornamental value</strong> both for their lush foliage and for their original corn-shaped flowering. <strong>The inflorescences are simple, yet they are so large and majestic</strong> that they attract all eyes. These beautiful tall plants, sometimes mistakenly called "arome", evoke grandmother's gardens with their old-fashioned charm. This may be due to the fact that <strong>callas endure and become more opulent year after year</strong>. They are rewarding plants, even for beginners, as <strong>they are low-maintenance and quickly provide generous foliage and refined, abundant flowering.</strong> [caption id="attachment_46471" align="alignnone" width="1172"]<img class="size-full wp-image-46471" src="https://www.promessedefleurs.com/blogwp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Zantedeschia-fleur.jpg" alt="White arum or calla flower" width="1172" height="780" /> Immaculate flower of the Ethiopian Arum.[/caption] Gardeners have all the choices regarding their use: they can be planted in a large pot, in a border, by the edge of a pond, or with their feet in water... Arums are very adaptable, but <strong>they still prefer warm and bright situations, but not scorching</strong>. <strong>There are now coloured arums</strong>, hybrids that are less bulky than florist's arum. <strong>They are perfect in pots</strong>, especially as they are more sensitive to cold. <strong>Their vibrant colours and beautiful foliage will add a touch of exoticism to the garden</strong>. They are also excellent plants for contemporary gardens: <strong>their clean lines structure borders and planters.</strong> <strong>The Italian arum or Italian lords-and-ladies</strong>, native to Southern Europe, populates shaded areas, thriving where few other plants grow. <strong>It colours winter with green and silver,</strong> hiding in summer and showcasing its lovely red fruits in autumn. Small in size, <strong>it will find its place at the foot of hedges in a natural garden.</strong>