Wondering How to Care for and Grow Calla Lilies?

First things first: Calla Lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopica) is a rhizomatous perennial native to southern Africa. If you’re looking for a genuinely unique flower, they deliver. With a single petal that wraps to create a dramatic flower, these blooms are both elegant and simple.  Not only are they lovely, they hold much symbolism. Brides have long hailed white calla lilies as good luck charms for successful marriages. In Christianity, the Calla Lily is often associated with Easter, symbolizing Jesus’ resurrection. It is also often depicted with the Virgin Mary. A dichotomy, they express the ideas of life and fertility and also death. Whatever their story, they are popular and easy to grow.

Next to note: calla Lilies are simple to grow and while they are amazing in containers, they also add a classy look to cutting gardens, borders and patio displays. As mentioned, the flowers are unique in shape but they also come in a variety of commanding colours: white is a classic, but yellow, orange, lavender, pink, maroon and even black are options.

How to Care for and Grow Calla Lilies in Containers:

Pro Tips:

• Calla lilies are highly dangerous to pets and humans if any part of the plant is consumed.
• Sap may cause skin or eye irritation. Consider wearing gloves to handle plants carefully.