ArumThere is increasing interest across Europe in the winter-green Arum as good companion plants to snowdrops, winter aconites etc and as we've always had some it's nice to grow a few more. Not forgetting they were much recommended as valuable leaves to pick for vases of late winter and early spring flowers from the early 20th century. Imagine a jam jar of snowdrops, primroses and little blue bulbs with a few Arum leaves for foliage. Arum do have a bit of a reputation for self-seeding and spreading beyond where they are wanted but it's fairly simply to remove the spikes of (poisonous) berries before they are ripe. And don't fork or hoe around them too much to prevent spreading the young offsets. Mulch with bark or leafmould and they will be very happy. Naturally woodland plants, taking the opportunity of the winter light and damp soil. Arum will go dormant as the deciduous trees and shrubs leaf up and the soil dries out.
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