Although not considered true lilies, the calla lily ( Zantedeschia sp.) is an extraordinary flower. This beautiful plant, available in a multitude of colors, grows from rhizomes and is ideal for use in beds and borders.
You should get one flower from each bulb, although some may produce two. What do you do with calla lilies after they bloom?
Should you Deadhead calla lilies?
You can simply deadhead these spent flowers, sending the plant’s energy to its foliage and rhizomes to create new flowers. If you’d like to try your hand at growing calla lilies from seed, you can leave the seed pods on the plant until they mature and dry out.
How long do calla lilies last?
Calla lily flowers emerge in mid to late summer and last for weeks. You can choose from many colors, including classic white (a favorite for weddings), yellow, orange, pink, rose, lavender and dark maroon.
How long does it take for Calla lilies to grow?
It can take up to three years for a calla lily planted from seed to bloom. Calla lily seeds must be pre-grown in order to be successful. Spread seeds out on a damp paper towel and cover them. Place the paper towel in a cool location, such as a basement or cellar.
What does a calla lily look like from the seed?
Calla lilies are elegant flowers that have been around a very long time. These beautiful flowers grow from a rhizome and produce huge green leaves that are usually covered with lighter spots. Colorful flowers ranging from pale pink to deep purple and yellow appear atop trumpet-shaped stems.
If you love to grow flowering houseplants, especially those with dramatic blooms, calla lilies are a great choice. Calla lilies are easy to grow and produce gorgeous long stemmed flowers in a wide range of colors. They are a favorite with florists, particularly when white, because they are popular for weddings.
It may be that your calla lilies are not getting enough dormancy and storing them will provide that for them. If you live in zones 7 or lower, calla lilies will not survive the winter cold and so your winter care for calla lily plants will be different than for warm climates.
Can you divide calla lily bulbs?
Calla lilies are rhizomatous plants, which makes them very easy to divide. If calla lilies are not hardy in your zone but you grow them as annual bulbs, in fall, when your calla lily begins to rest for winter, dig up the rhizomes and cut back any foliage still left on the plant.