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.
A Blooming Advantageâ¢ introduction from Blooming Nursery, Cornelius, Oregon Geum âMango Lassiâ was discovered as a sport or mutation of Geum âGeorgenbergâ by Grace Dinsdale, owner of Blooming Nursery in Cornelius, Oregon.ulture Notes. These floriferous perennials grow best in full sun to light or open shade. Geum do not like hot locations so avoid sites with blazing afternoon sun. They will tolerate most garden soils but do require good drainage. They need regular watering during dry periods.