Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Giant Callafornia Mix'
Calla Lily
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Calla Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Giant Callafornia Mix') - Description
The Giant Callafornia Mix features the largest of all Calla flowers, 3-5" diameter, in reds, lavenders, roses, whites, creams, yellows, and blush. Borne on extra thick stems these are fantastic cut flowers and are great in large containers. The foliage on these Callas is equally handsome for a striking long lasting appeal in your landscape. Lift bulbs in fall and re plant in spring if you are in zone 8 or lower, otherwise only dig up when bulbs when they need to be divided.
Calla Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Giant Callafornia Mix') - Blooming
Flowers appear in the spring and sometimes summer. The flowers are generally white, but some varieties come in cream, orange, pinks, purple and lavender.
Calla Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Giant Callafornia Mix') - Growth
Perennials with tuberous rhizomes. Can take full sun, but only in cooler climates. Where summers are hot Callas need light shade especially in the afternoons. Where temperatures drop below 50°F (10°C), grow in a warm greenhouse or as a houseplant. Can plant out in summer.
Calla Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Giant Callafornia Mix') - Planting
Plant Callas in fall to early spring. The rhizomes should be planted 4 inches deep and at least 1 ft. apart from each other. Many species of Callas die back in the fall, but reappear in the spring. When dormant in the winter, they still need water, but not as much as during the growing season. Plant Z. aethiopica (marginally aquatic species) in aquatic containers 10-12" across.
Calla Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Giant Callafornia Mix') - Pest
Zantedeschia is prone to rhizome rot, gray mold, bacterial soft rot, rust, and virus diseases.
Calla Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Giant Callafornia Mix') - Interesting facts
All parts of Zantedeschia can cause stomach discomfort if consumed. The sap may also irritate the skin.
Calla Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Giant Callafornia Mix') - Soil and irrigation
Callas can tolerate a wide variety of soils. Does best in constantly moist, well-drained soils, but can tolerate even boggy soils. Prefers the soil to be slightly acidic. Z. aethiopica does best in a container (10-12" across) filled with loam soil, and water 12" deep.
