Arum italicum

Woodland plant with deep green, white-veined leaves that turn to pure green. Cream flowers bloom in spring, followed by clusters of bright orange berries in fall. Foliage appears in fall and stays attractive all winter.

Hardiness Zones 5-9. Lift in Fall in zones 4-9
Mature Height 12 - 16 inches
Bloom Time April - May (Mid to late spring)
Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
Ship As10-12 CM Bulb
Deer Resistant
Naturalizes Well

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Botanical Name: Arum italicum

Availability: Out Of Season

SKU: #01604

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Product Details

Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR VI
Botanical Name:
Arum italicum
Ship As:
Bulb
Size:
10-12 CM
Lift In Fall:
4-9
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Naturalizing, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers, Winter Interest, Shade Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Woodland Garden

Flower Color:
White
Flower Form:
Calla-like flower. (Jack-in-the Pulpit type flower)
Foliage Type:
Variegated arrow shaped leaves which die back when plant blooms and reappear in late fall.
Mature Spread:
4 - 5 inches
Spacing:
4 - 5 inches

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:
4" deep and 4-5" apart
Soil Moisture:
Well drained
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
Not needed

Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2"
Planting Depth:
4" deep
Watering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
Fertilization Requirements:
Once per year
Special Care:
Not needed

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Shipping Information

K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.

We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.

We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule. Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48 contiguous states. What zone am I in?

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule

Bulbs and Bareroot
Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A-5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
6A	3/24/25 -5/30/25	5/26/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7B-8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
8B-9A	2/10/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
9B-11B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25

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