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Arum italicum subsp. italicum 'Marmoratum' (Italian arum 'Marmoratum')

Other names: Arum italicum marmoratum, Arum italicum 'Pictum', Arum italicum var. pictum

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Variety or Cultivar
'Marmoratum' have broad arrow head leaves, which are glossy green, with white and cream viens on smooth stems. The leaves are on show through spring and winter, and then die back through summer. In early autumn, the creamy white flower spathes appear, ripening into spikes of red berries.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.5 m 0.5 m 2-5 years
1 ft 1 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in moist but well-drained humus-rich soil 10-15cm deep.

Suggested uses

Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Underplanting

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Cushion or Mound Forming, Spreading, Compact

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

All parts, including berries, are highly toxic by ingestion; skin and eye irritant too.

Plant care

Pruning

Propagation methods

Seed, Division

Propagation

Remove fleshy pulp around seed before sowing in a cold frame in autumn.

Pests

Diseases

Divide and replant after flowering

Plant Allium, Erythronium, Colchicum and Galtonia bulbs

Plant in moist but well-drained soil (autumn or spring)

Plant in full sun or partial shade (autumn or spring)

Sow seeds in a cold frame in autumn

Other plants

Plants in this Genus (0)

Arum

Companion plants (0)

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Discuss Arum italicum subsp. italicum 'Marmoratum' with other Shoot members

Re: Arum italicum

Vivienne Jenkins
1258 0
Hi there,
Can anyone help me, please? I bought and sowed some Arum italicum seeds back in early July. So far only two seeds have germinated but the initial leaves are plain green with no sign of variagation. Is this normal or have I been sold Arum maculatum seeds, do you think?
Posted: Tuesday 30th of August 2011 09:39 AM

Arum italicum

Shoot User
1258 1
Insects, mainly flies, are attracted to the pungent scent produced by the spadix. As they seek nectar at the base of the flower, they are liberally doused in pollen. Italian Lord's-and-ladies prefers humid, shaded conditions on good soils, and may be susceptible to frosts.
Posted: Thursday 4th of June 2009 08:07 AM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 08:11 AM
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