Now that its impeccably preserved cast-iron fire escapes and industrial facades showcase the wares of Chanel, Prada and numerous less exalted brands, the area south of Houston Street is a far cry from the hardscrabble manufacturing zone that once earned the derisive nickname Hellâs Hundred Acres.
Caution: irritant to skin and eyes, harmful if eaten. Grow Arum Lilies in sunny borders in rich fertile, moist or boggy soil. When growing in containers, use a loam based compost such as John Innes No. 2.Alternatively, plant Zantedeschia as a marginal plant at the edge of ponds.pply a deep mulch around the crown of border grown plants in autumn to protect them from hard frosts. Lift and divide clumps of white Arum Lily every 3 years in autumn to maintain vigorous, healthy growth.
Bulbs of oriental lilies require well-drained, somewhat acidic soil that is rich in organic material. Two popular orientals are âStar Gazerâ (Lilium âStar Gazerâ), a 2- to 3-foot tall lily with crimson flowers, and âCasa Blancaâ (Lilium âCasa Blancaâ), with stately 4- to 5-foot tall stalks topped with pure-white blooms.rumpet lilies bloom in mid-summer, slightly later in the season than Asiatic lilies. Their height makes them a good choice for the back of a border. Because their immense flowers can weigh down the 4- to 5-foot stalks, staking these varieties may be necessary.