{"title":"Zantedeschia","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalla Lilies are not actually lilies but are part of the Araceae family, also known as \u003ca title=\"aroids\" href=\"\/collections\/aroids\"\u003earoids\u003c\/a\u003e. Zantedeschia aethiopica is the most grown species of calla lily, but many florist calla lilies are hybrids with other Calla species bringing in traits such as spotted leaves and an array of colorful flowers such as purple, red, pink, orange and yellow. At Plant Delights, we are always trialing new varieties of calla lilies for sale both in our nursery and at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jlbg.org\/\"\u003eJLBG gardens\u003c\/a\u003e and we think you will really appreciate the calla lily selections we have chosen to release to the public this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow and Care for Calla Lilies\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Plant Zantedeschia\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eZantedeschia aethiopica is a natural bog plant and makes a great pond marginal or rain garden plant in southern climates. Basically, if you have a wsater feature in your garden, calla lilies are a great choice. When planting in the garden, be sure to cover the rhizomes with about 2-4 in. (5-10 cm) of soil and space about 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCalla lilies also make great container plants since they are one of the few house plants that can thrive in overly wet potting soil. A great choice for those of us who tend to forget when we last watered! Container planting also allows you to safely overwinter your plant indoors if you are in a zone with more extreme winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCall Lily Winter Hardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe calla lilies offered at Plant Delights are considered hardy tropical plants that can typically survive winter conditions in Zones 7a to 8 and may survive more severe winters with some protection. In areas where the temps are too low, you can dig up your calla lilies and store in lightly moistened peat through the winter. If you live in a northern climate, consider planting in a container so that your calla lily can easily be brought indoors when the temperature starts to drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Zantedeschia aethiopica Bloom Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the colored-flowered callas bloom in summer. The white-flowered Zantedeschia aethiopica flowers in late winter\/early spring. If your callas are not blooming it could be due to lack of sun or too little water.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eDormancy\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eGardeners should be patient with their calla lilies. While the white-flowered Zantedeschia aethiopica is a winter grower and will start to grow as soon as the weather warms up, other species of calla lilies are winter dormant and usually don't wake up from their winter dormancy until May or June.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003ePropagating Calla Lilies\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCalla Lilies can be propagated using seeds or by division of the rhizomes during their growing season. Just keep in mind that calla lilies will not come true from seed, and to keep the desirable traits, they must be done from rhizome divisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWater and Soil Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, Zantedeschia aethiopica grow in marshy, bog-like conditions so they can tolerate moist garden sites if winter drainage is adequate. Even though calla lilies thrive best in moist, well-drained soil, they are amazingly durable under less-than-ideal conditions. In general, though, more water equals more flowers. Other calla lily species and their hybrids, Z. albomaculata, Z. elliotiana, Z. rehmannii, are not naturally bog plants and instead prefer drier, more typical soil conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCalla Lily Bulbs\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCalla lily bulbs should be planted somewhat shallow, about 2-4 in. (5-10 cm.) deep. They have contractile roots that will draw the calla bulb down to its preferred depth. It’s safe to plant your bulbs 12-18 in. (30-45 cm.) apart in the spring once any threat of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCalla lilies prefer full sun but if you are in a hotter climate such as the southern US, then partial shade is fine. If your calla lily lives in a pot, then take it outside during the spring and summer months and let it soak up the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003ePests and Diseases\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCalla lilies are resistant to most mammalian pests including deer and rabbits. The rhizomes are susceptible to rot if the soil does not have adequate drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eToxicity\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCalla lilies contain calcium oxalate which is poisonous to humans, cats, dogs, and horses. Avoid ingesting the flowers, leaves, roots, stems, or sap and wear protective clothing when pruning since the sap can cause contact dermatitis.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out Tony’s many \u003ca title=\"Opens in new tab\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.jlbg.org\/tag\/calla-lilies\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecalla lily blog posts\u003c\/a\u003e over at the JLBG.org blog.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"zantedeschia-aethiopica-white-giant","title":"Zantedeschia aethiopica White Giant","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe first saw this giant calla lily at the California garden of plantsman\/garden writer Sonny Garcia and were blown away. Lining the walkway were these giant, green and white speckled-leaved Zantedeschia aethiopica, whose foliage topped out above waist high. Even more amazing were the 6' tall flower stems towering above our heads. The flower is the classic, large, creamy-white cup typical of the species...except Zantedeschia 'White Giant' has been doing some really good steroids. In our garden, we have only been able to muster 4' tall stems, 2' long x 1' wide foliage and 5.5' tall flower spikes, but that's still not bad. Keep in mind the height increases each year as the diameter of the tubers increase.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCalla lilies (Zantedeschia) are low maintenance. To keep them at their most attractive state, merely remove leaves and flowers as they fade. When grown in an area with alternating warm and cold spells in the winter, the lush growth produced by Zantedeschia aethiopica during a warm spell can be frozen by a cold spell; merely cut away the damaged foliage and they will soon put up new growth. They do not seem to be harmed by this interruption. The other commonly grown species remain dormant through the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eZantedeschia aethiopica is at its best when grown in a wet site. Indeed it will thrive grown in a pot submerged in water. Its performance in a drier location will be disappointing. Please note that this applies to this one species of calla lily, Zantedeschia aethiopica. The other commonly grown species:the yellow flowered Zantedeschia elliottiana, the white flowered, white speckled leafed Zantedeschia albomaculata and the pink flowered, Zantedeschia rehmannii will thrive in soils of medium moisture level. This also applies to the hybrids between these 3 species. All are winter hardy in zone 7 so the tubers can be left in the ground over winter.All want sun for at least half a day. It is best to remove spent flowers so seeds are not produced. Named cultivars could be swamped by inferior seedlings if the seed was allowed to drop and grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers of calla lilies are of course very showy and dramatic. They are also superb cut flowers, lasting many weeks. The broad foliage of most species is also an asset, contrasting with finer textured plants. The white speckling of some species, or the gold striping of \u003ca title=\"Zantedeschia aethiopica 'African Gold'\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/products\/zantedeschia-aethiopica-african-gold\"\u003eZantedeschia aethiopica 'African Gold'\u003c\/a\u003e is an additional ornamental feature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oZyUsyQ0JLQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025531269,"sku":"3695","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Zantedeschia-aethiopica-White-Giant.i-3695.s-15150.r-1_1d6076bd-4024-48c1-a266-d60572b388ee.jpg?v=1791817445"},{"product_id":"zantedeschia-picasso-purple-calla-lilies","title":"Zantedeschia Picasso","description":"\u003cp\u003e(US PP15,282 expired) We love this amazing breakthrough in calla lily breeding from Holland's Cecilius Jan-Jochem Randag. Zantedeschia 'Picasso' is a robust grower, forming a 30\" tall x 18\" wide clump of large, white-spotted, arrow-shaped leaves. The clump is topped, starting in late May (NC) and continuing well through the summer, with up to two dozen 30\" spikes, each ending in a vaaaze-shaped inflorescence of purple with a wide white lip...almost too sexy for our garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/oyokeGXbic0?si=8qVMCoO-z_BLbLMo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21028517317,"sku":"8324","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Zantedeschia-Picasso.i-8324.s-64079.r-1_03b29f77-448b-4404-bad7-44a1f91e634b.jpg?v=1791989058"},{"product_id":"zantedeschia-aethiopica-swartberg-giant","title":"Zantedeschia aethiopica Swartberg Giant","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs we headed to the top of South Africa's famed West Cape Swartberg Pass, we stopped at 4,300' elevation when we saw a patch of Zantedeschia aethiopica growing in a wet seep along the steep mountain cliffs. Of several seedlings from different locations on our month-long trek, this clone stood out in our trials for its luscious, tropical-looking, 21\" long, heavily ruffled, dark green leaves and insanely huge 7\" white flowers, starting in April (NC). For us, the clumps have topped out at just over 4' tall, while the flowers reach 4.5' in height. This is a truly impressive selection, although our quantities are somewhat limited...a 2013 Plant Delights\/JLBG introduction!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCalla lilies (Zantedeschia) are low maintenance. To keep them at their most attractive state, merely remove leaves and flowers as they fade. When grown in an area with alternating warm and cold spells in the winter, the lush growth produced by Zantedeschia aethiopica during a warm spell can be frozen by a cold spell; merely cut away the damaged foliage and they will soon put up new growth. They do not seem to be harmed by this interruption. The other commonly grown species remain dormant through the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eZantedeschia aethiopica is at its best when grown in a wet site. Indeed it will thrive grown in a pot submerged in water. Its performance in a drier location will be disappointing. Please note that this applies to this one species of calla lily, Zantedeschia aethiopica. The other commonly grown species:the yellow flowered \u003ca title=\"Zantedeschia elliottiana\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/products\/zantedeschia-elliottiana\"\u003eZantedeschia elliottiana\u003c\/a\u003e, the white flowered, white speckled leafed Zantedeschia albomaculata and the pink flowered, Zantedeschia rehmannii will thrive in soils of medium moisture level. This also applies to the hybrids between these 3 species. All are winter hardy in zone 7 so the tubers can be left in the ground over winter.All want sun for at least half a day. It is best to remove spent flowers so seeds are not produced. Named cultivars could be swamped by inferior seedlings if the seed was allowed to drop and grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers of calla lilies are of course very showy and dramatic. They are also superb cut flowers, lasting many weeks. The broad foliage of most species is also an asset, contrasting with finer textured plants. 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Zantedeschia aethiopica is a winter-growing species, so it is summer dormant in hot climates, re-emerging in early fall, and remaining evergreen all winter in milder climates. In climates with cold winters, plants in the ground usually start flowering in early spring. The intensity of the leaf pattern is best in early spring, fading somewhat in the heat of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Calla lilies\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/calla-lilies-bulbs-for-sale-zantedeschia-lily\"\u003eCalla lilies\u003c\/a\u003e (Zantedeschia) are low maintenance. To keep them at their most attractive state, merely remove leaves and flowers as they fade. When grown in an area with alternating warm and cold spells in the winter, the lush growth produced by Zantedeschia aethiopica during a warm spell can be frozen by a cold spell; merely cut away the damaged foliage and they will soon put up new growth. They do not seem to be harmed by this interruption. The other commonly grown species remain dormant through the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eZantedeschia aethiopica is at its best when grown in a wet site. Indeed it will thrive grown in a pot submerged in water. Its performance in a drier location will be disappointing. Please note that this applies to this one species of calla lily, Zantedeschia aethiopica. The other commonly grown species:the yellow flowered Zantedeschia elliottiana, the white flowered, white speckled leafed Zantedeschia albomaculata and the pink flowered, Zantedeschia rehmannii will thrive in soils of medium moisture level. This also applies to the hybrids between these 3 species. All are winter hardy in zone 7 so the tubers can be left in the ground over winter. All want sun for at least half a day. It is best to remove spent flowers so seeds are not produced. Named cultivars could be swamped by inferior seedlings if the seed was allowed to drop and grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers of calla lilies are of course very showy and dramatic. They are also superb cut flowers, lasting many weeks. The broad foliage of most species is also an asset, contrasting with finer textured plants. 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The spotted foliage, which emerges with the flowers, is highlighted by a narrow purple border...truly stunning.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41463541039191,"sku":"18234","price":17.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Zantedeschia-Red-Charm.i-18234.s-67988.r-1_372768ab-6ef1-43a4-9225-b61bad9d6e81.jpg?v=1791990001"},{"product_id":"zantedeschia-frozen-queen","title":"Zantedeschia Frozen Queen","description":"\u003cp\u003eZantedeschia 'Frozen Queen' is truly unlike anything you've ever seen before, not just in the calla lily world, but the entire plant world. This amazing seedling from Dutch calla lily specialist, Bram Breugem, emerges in late spring (NC) with green leaves with an irregular white central pattern. As the leaves expand, the central pattern continues to enlarge. 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