Winter care of Zantedeschia aethiopica

What do we do with stems and foliage remaining at the end of growing season. Cut to ground level or leave to rot ?


On plant Zantedeschia aethiopica

Asked on 27 Aug, 2008 by

Ivy
Ivy

Location: United Kingdom Gb

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In the UK it will go black with first frost. Hack to the ground just before or soon afterwards then clear away. It's generally bad practise to leave any rotten tissue around the garden - save the compost bin, as it will harbour disease and aid the 'bad guys' to survive the winter under cover.

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