Calla lilies grow well in Florida as long as you plant them at the right time. The best time to plant white calla lilies is during winter and early spring. Pink and yellow calla lilies grow best in spring and early summer.
The arrowhead-shaped foliage can be just as showy in solid green or speckled or spotted. Calla lilies grow well in Florida as long as you plant them at the right time. The best time to plant white calla lilies is during winter and early spring. Pink and yellow calla lilies grow best in spring and early summer.
Winter Care for Calla Lily Plants in Colder Climates 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. Your calla lily care in winter will consist of digging the rhizome of the plants.
Can you plant calla lilies with dahlias?
Calla lily is not recommended for human or animal consumption. Add a tropical touch to beds and borders with a combination of Canna and Calla lily. Include Dahlia and Calla Lily in the cutting garden for armloads of bloom. Asparagus Fern looks terrific planted around a cluster of Calla Lilies in a large pot or urn.
Calla lily rhizomes grow best when planted 1 inch (2.5 cm.) deep and 1 to 2 (2.5-5 cm.) apart. Pots for calla lilies should be at least 10 to 12 inches (25-31 cm.) in diameter and well-draining. While calla lilies need consistently moist soil, improper drainage can cause rots and fungal diseases.
How do I Keep my Florida calla lilies pest free?
The best way to keep your Florida calla lilies pest-free is to frequently check plants for potential problems. When selecting an insecticide, always make sure it’s safe for use on calla lilies and apply according to label directions. Unluckily for plants, I really enjoy growing them.