code: 1230
‘White Florist’ Calla Lily is the original Calla from South Africa, where it made its home in the wet soils of stream banks. Here, it’s famous for its pristine, white blossoms that are taller than other callas, at up to 3′. The perfectly-fluted flowers are an essential addition to bouquets. Plant ‘White Florist’ in a big pot on your patio, give it plenty of water and stand back! (Zantedeschia aethiopica)
| Zones | 3 – 10 |
| Advantages | Easy To Grow
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Good For Cut Flowers Good For Containers |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun
Half Sun / Half Shade |
| Mature Plant Size | 24-36″ tall |
| Bulb Spacing | 3 bulbs per sq. ft. |
| Bloom Time | Mid summer until frost |
| SKU | AM018398 |
Plant Information
Common as a wildflower in South Africa, the original calla grows even along roadsides in wet spots. If you have a moist place in your garden or yard, that’s perfect for this large plant. If not, put it in a big pot on the patio so you can give it plenty of water. It’ll give you magnificent blooms.
Growing Callas: Callas are native to South Africa, and today they’re not only easy to grow, but available in a literal rainbow of colors. Their fluted blooms and refined foliage make them a favorite for floral arrangements, but they also lend a sense of elegance to the landscape. Callas do best when sited in dappled or bright, yet indirect sunlight.
The common white one* is Zantedeschia aethiopica, and like all callas, it’s hardy in the US only in Zones 8 through 10. This makes callas ‘tender bulbs’ in most of the country, and they’ll have to be lifted out of the ground and stored indoors come fall. Zantedeschia aethiopica prefers moist soil and can even thrive when sited along stream banks and water features. Many people grow callas in patio pots, which can be brought in before frost arrives.
Most of the very colorful callas are a separate species, C. rehmannii, and these have more narrow leaves than the classic white type. If you haven’t grown callas, you may be surprised that these bulbs create a sizable plant. Sometimes the clumps grow 36′ high. Most all callas have pointed or heart-shaped foliage that’s dark green, spattered with white spots. The bulbs are irregular, sort of like ginger roots, and several can be planted in the same pot. They enjoy being root-bound. If you plant your bulbs in spring, you’ll have flowers in about 70-112 days.
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| Associated SKUs | AM018398 AM004501 (Bag of 1) AM018366 (Bag of 10) |
| Common Name | White Florist Calla Lily |
| Botanical Name | Zantedeschia aethiopica |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Size | 5-10″ flowers |
| Foliage | Green upright foliage. |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
| Bloom Time | Mid summer until frost |
| Mature Height | 24-36″ tall |
| Bulb Spacing | 3 bulbs per sq. ft. |
| Bulb Size | 16-18 cm |
| Planting Depth | Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 2″ below the soil line. |
| Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Moist/Wet Soil |
| Soil Moisture | Average, Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
| Advantages | Easy To Grow, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers |
| Additional Information | Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7. |
| Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Ships As | Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
| Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. Toxic to dog and cats. |
| Planting Time | Spring / Summer |