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| Botanical Name: | Zamtedescjoa |
| Life Cycle: | perennial bulb |
| Planting Time: | spring to early summer; plant tubers in fall if using as houseplants |
| Height: | 18" to 24" |
| Exposure: | full sun to light shade |
| Soil: | rich, moist, well-drained soil; tolerates areas too moist for other bulbs |
| Hardiness: | hardy to frost-free zones; bulbs can be dug up and stored over winter in cooler zones |
| Bloom Time: | late spring |
| Flower: | variety of colors |
| Foliage: | green |
| Propagation: | Seeds, division in early spring, basil cuttings in summer. |
| Suggested Use: | beds, borders, bouquets and flower arrangements |
| Growing Hints: | Calla Lilies need to be planted deeply for their size. Plant them at a depth of 4 inches, spacing each bulb 12 inches apart. In cooler zones, start bulbs indoors in late winter and transplant them in the spring when danger of frost has passed. Apply a bulb fertilizer monthly during the active growing season. Calla Lillies can also be grown as house plants if placed in a sunny window. Most Calla Lilies need a rest period after flowering, so gradually withhold water until the leaves die back and let plants rest for 2 to 3 months before resuming watering to encourage new growth. |
| Interesting Facts: | Calla Lilies are often used in wedding bouquets because their meaning signifies magnificence and beauty. |
By Jennifer (Guest Post)
11/25/2008
I was given a calla lily for Christmas last year as a bulb. I had it outside this summer in a pot, I brought it inside for winter. I noticed this week that there are water droplets at the tip of each leaf. Is this due to being over watered? Or is this normal? I never saw such a thing.
By Betsy (Guest Post)
10/03/2008
If calla lilies are planted outdoors, should you leave them in the ground during the winter or bring them inside? I live in Memphis and have frost during the winter.
By Betsy (Guest Post)
10/03/2008
If calla lilys are planted outdoors, should you leave them in the ground during the winter or bring them inside? I live in Memphis and have frost during the winter.
By Bev (Guest Post)
09/02/2008
I am wondering, my blooms turned to big pods of seed. Can I use them for new plant's and will they bloom?
By kayakbiker (Guest Post)
07/13/2008
For the person in St Paul, I spoke with a neighbor this morning and she doesn't plant her Calla Lilies until May. You might have started a bit early.
By Lee (Guest Post)
05/03/2008
How long does it take before the calla begins to sprout after planting? I planted my Royal Blue indoors to transplant outside aftr danger of frost has past. It has been about 6 weeks and no sprout. What up. I am in St. Paul, Minnesota and we have had a slow spring with little sun. Pot are however in a warm room.
Thanks
By Marion (Guest Post)
02/21/2008
Planted seeds from pods and they are all growing. Will these develop tubers and will they bloom this year?
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