Calla Lilies
Plant Details
Distinctively eye-catching, hood-shaped flowers, in a range of beautiful colours throughout early summer with lustrous green foliage.
Month Available: June
Evergreen / Deciduous: Deciduous
Flower Colour: Blue
Suitable For Wildlife: None
Soil Type: Damp conditions
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Season of Interest: Summer
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers
Plant Type: Perennial
Hardy: Protect from frost
Main Attribute: Flowering early summer.
Height / Spread: 90cm x 60cm (3ft x 2ft)
Growing Tips & Additional Information
I have this planted in a pot next to my pond, it makes it much easier to move indoors to ensure it is protected from frost in the winter.
Where to Plant: Patio pots, Borders
Pests and Diseases: None
Plant Care: To protect from frost move indoors, or apply a mulch over the crown once it has died back.
Care and Time: Low - winter
Warning: Harmful if eaten. Skin and eye irritant.
Benefits: Unusual but popular, excelling by or in water. A dramatic, architectural plant.
History: Calla Lily is the name used by the Victorians, they are originally from South Africa where they are commonly known as Arum Lilies.
EU Rights: N/A