If you love the classic Arum Lily but have a smaller garden, this charming compact version was made for you. Dwarf Arum Lily ‘Childsiana’ is an exquisite, clump-forming evergreen perennial that packs all the beauty of its larger relative into a neat, space-saving package. It features lush, glossy, arrow-shaped, deep green leaves forming a handsome clump, followed by a succession of elegant pure white spathes surrounding a prominent, bright yellow spadix. Reaching only 50cm tall, it’s perfect for positioning where those sculptural blooms can be appreciated up close.
As a cultivar of our beloved indigenous Arum Lily—native to the Western and Eastern Cape—’Childsiana’ is perfectly at home in local gardens. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and, like its parent, prefers consistently moist, even poorly drained, humus-rich soil. That makes it an unbeatable choice for pond edges, bog gardens, or low-lying areas that collect water. It will also do beautifully in garden beds with regular deep watering. It handles coastal conditions easily and, once established, is surprisingly hardy to light frost. Its neat, compact habit makes it perfect for borders, softening water features, elegant container displays, or as a long-lasting cut flower for smaller arrangements.
Key Features:
- All the elegance of standard Arum Lily in a dwarf form ideal for smaller spaces
- Pure white funnel-shaped flowers with a central yellow spadix from late winter through spring
- A proud South African native that thrives in consistently moist soil
- Perfect for containers, pondsides, borders, or patios
Gardening Note: Plant in well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly, especially during dry spells—it thrives at pond edges or in regularly watered beds. Remove spent flower stems and yellowing leaves to keep tidy. Divide clumps every 2–3 years in spring to maintain vigour. Protect from severe frost only in the coldest inland valleys.
