A. Zantedeschia species are native to South Africa and can be grown outdoors in a variety of garden settings once temperatures are reliably in the 50s. While they are tolerant of average garden soil, ...
Most of us are familiar with calla lilies as cut flowers, but did you know they are a great summer bulb to plant in your garden or even in a container? What is a summer bulb? Summer bulbs are ...
Dear Master Gardener: I overwintered my calla lily rhizomes and they are in good shape, but sprouting. When and how should I plant them? Answer: The elegant and beautiful calla lily is not a true lily ...
Calla lilies usually flower in summer, but you can brighten up your winter home by forcing them to bloom out of season, which is actually easier than it sounds.
Technically, calla lily flowers are tiny and located on the yellow column, which is botanically known as a spadix. The showy white structure is a modified leaf called the spathe. This flower structure ...
One of the most elegant and beautiful of the flowers that bloom in our spring gardens is the common calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica). Clumps of calla lilies in bloom never fail to attract ...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Who isn’t impressed when coming upon a bed of exotic calla lilies, their elegant, trumpet-shaped blooms exuding a light fragrance that fills the garden? Sometimes referred to as ...
One bulblike plant found at garden centers but seldom purchased is the calla lily. Perhaps the plants look too exotic to grow in your yard, or maybe you’ve had bad luck in the past. This can change by ...
Easter lilies are the traditional flower for Easter celebrations with their white, trumpet-shaped, strongly fragrant flowers. The heavy fragrance of the Easter lily can be attributed to its prominent ...
If your botanical collection includes one, learn how often to water calla lilies — a coveted selection amongst floral enthusiasts. The sweet blooms, often used to ring in special holidays and nuptials ...