The curves of the Calla Lily softened in the late afternoon sunlight.
Also known as the Arum Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica), it is indigenous to southern Africa. The Arum Lily has been in cultivation since 1731 and it is now found all over the world. Arum Lilies are popular as cut flowers and they have often been used in bridal bouquets.
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Posted by Carol
letting nature back in 
November 1, 2017 at 11:29 am
Absolutely gorgeous!
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November 2, 2017 at 7:50 pm
Thank you so much. One of my favourite flowers 🙂
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October 28, 2017 at 10:34 am
What a stunning photo! I love Zantedeschias, which I too know as arum lilies. I think of callas (very popular over here now) with blooms other than white and hadn’t really considered them all to be the same family. And I didn’t realise they were native to S.A.. I once grew a marvellous white arum lily – in a bog in total shade! It grew enormous and survived heavy frosts and snow several years running. Ever since then I’ve tried on and off to achieve the same success but I’ve not managed to keep one going even for a single summer. Beginner’s luck I suppose!
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October 29, 2017 at 1:12 pm
Thanks Sandra. I think the naming conventions vary somewhat. Here in S.A. we tend to call both the white ones and the coloured cultivars “Arums”. I think in the USA, even the white ones are called calla lilies. I hope that you strike it lucky again growing an Arum. They also do well in pots but need lots of water. Our Arums regularly get dug up and eaten by porcupines, but they always leave enough for the plants to regenerate 🙂
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October 29, 2017 at 3:43 pm
Well, that explains why mine loved growing in a bog, Carol! I love the idea of porcupines snuffling around. How considerate of them to leave enough that the plant will regenerate 🙂
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October 28, 2017 at 10:13 am
My (South African) brother’s son married an English Rose, and the wedding was held in Onrus,Western Cape. Joanna insisted on Arum Lilies for all the flower arrangements and bouquets. It grows wild in the veld around us here in the Onrus/Hermanus area as well as in our gardens, so we were able to pick as much as we needed. To many people in the Western Cape, Arum Lillies are so common. and even seen as weeds to some! Your photo is exquisite, Carol.
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October 29, 2017 at 12:45 pm
Thanks so much Suzette. How lovely to choose and to be able to gather Arums for the wedding. Seeing Arums growing wild, especially in great profusion is fantastic. It is interesting that there is something about Arum Lilies that appeals to both a traditional and to a contemporary aesthetic.
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October 27, 2017 at 9:32 pm
Exquisite!
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October 28, 2017 at 5:00 am
Thanks. It a lovely flower.
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October 27, 2017 at 3:44 pm
How delicate…
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October 27, 2017 at 7:27 pm
Thanks Bipasha.
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October 26, 2017 at 9:23 pm
I love the calla lily…nice choice for the challenge!
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October 27, 2017 at 7:24 pm
Thanks Sandy. There is something about the flower that makes it special.
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October 27, 2017 at 8:20 pm
It has such a graceful shape. For some reason I think of a ballerina when I see one.
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