Although not considered true lilies, the calla lily 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 can also grow calla lilies in containers, either outdoors or in a sunny window as houseplants. They make excellent cut flowers. Very easy to grow, they need minimal attention. Plant in well draining soil in full sun or partial shade in the early Spring. Lift in the Fall after the first frost in zones 7 and lower. Can be left in the ground in zones 8 to 10 as long as there is no chance the rhizomes will freeze. Keep the soil moist while they are growing. You will get up to 10 stems on a single rhizome and the flowers last for many weeks.
Captain Promise
Deep plum on the inside with dusky rose shade on the outside. Thick leaves with some spots.
3 rhizomes same variety
$28
Red Alert
Brick red with a coral gold base. Thick leaves with some spots.
3 rhizomes same variety
$28
Mercedes
Gold throat gradually changing to orange, darker towards the edges. Thick dark green leaves with no spots.