Calla Lily (Red) – Bulbs (set of 5)

Calla lilly bulbs Zantedeschia aethiopica (L.) Spreng. It grows is the accepted name of a species in the genus Zantedeschia. with large clumps of broad, arrow shaped dark green leaves up to 45 cm long. The inflorescences are large and are produced in spring, summer and autumn, with a pure white spathe up to 25 cm and a yellow spadix. The spadix produces a faint, sweet fragrance.

Caring for Calla Lily

• Keep them adequately fertilized and watered, misting the plant every so often to keep the ambient humidity high.
• They are susceptible to aphids so, take a look closely and apply insecticide.
• Dig up the rhizomes in autumn, usually after the first frost and store for winter.

Growing Tips
Grow calla lily bulbs in well-drained soil, especially in spring, to grow best and to avoid bulb rot. In the ground or containers apply a monthly dose of an organic fertilizer during the growing season. Keep container bulbs well-watered for best growth. Harvest flowers in the cutting garden as they color up and open for indoor arrangements.

Plant Care
Once calla lilies have stopped flowering and the foliage begins to die back in fall, dig up and store the bulbs in cold climates. Even if growing calla lily bulbs in a warm climate, every few years dig up, divide and replant the bulbs to stimulate better growth and more flowering. Bring containers of calla lilies indoors in fall in cold climates to overwinter in a cool, dark basement.