Saturday, May 1, 2010

Calla

Zantedeschia

A genus of perennials within the larger Arum family. They prefer mild climates; are moderate growing and mostly bloom in the summer. They prefer moist soil and partial shade. Callas are deer Resistant; they contain calcium oxalate and must never be eaten by humans either.


* photos taken on Apr 21 2013 in Ellicott City, MD
* photos taken on July 1 2011 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on April 28 2010 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on July 2006 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Aug 2012 in Ellicott City, MD

* photo taken on July 18 2014 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 2014 in Columbia, MD


Zantedeschia aethiopica ( White Calla )
A rhizomatous perennial forming a tall clump, reaching a maximum size of 6 x 5 ( rarely over 4 ) feet, that is a widespread native to southern Africa.
The broad, arrow-shapped, leathery leaves, up to 24 x 10 ( rarely over 18 ) inches, are glossy luxuriant deep green. It is evergreen in comsistently moist mild climates.
It is drought deciduous in mild climates with a distinct dry season.
The pure white flower spaethes, up to 10 inches in length, have a yellow spadix, up to 3.5 inches in length. They are borne early summer to mid-autumn.
Hardy zones 8 to 9 in full sun to partial shade on moist, well drained soil. They can be grown further north in pots and brought in during winter and stored in a cool basement ( another method of growing it in cold climates is to plant in the ground and dig up the tubers during autumn after the foliage naturally dies back and storing them in potting mix or peat moss in a cool frost free garage or basement ).
Plant the rhizomes 2 inches deep however in colder climates it is recommended to plant them deeper on light soil, up to 6 inches in depth, to prevent freeze damage.
The Common Calla Lily will thrive on consistently moist, well drained soil but can also survive in water up to a foot deep.
It is one of the very few species of Callas that tolerate cooler summers as occur in the British Isles and the Pacific Northwest in North America.

* photo taken on May 27 2017 @ Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Vienna, VA


'Crowborough Form'
Faster growing, reaching a maximum height of 7 ( rarely over 5 ) feet, forming an impressive clump.
It is also hardier, even tolerating average winters in zone 6 ( tolerating -10 F ) if deeply mulched.

* photos taken on July 1 2011 in Columbia, MD


* photo of unknown internet source

* photo taken on July 28 2012 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on July 9 2013 in Columbia, MD


'Green Goddess'
Vigorous, stunning and stately, up to 7 ( rarely over 5 ) feet, with large leaves, up to 16 x 8 inches.
The mid-green ( white towars the base ) flower spathes are up to 8 x 8 inches.
Hardy zones 8 +.

'Hercules'
Reaches up to 7 x 5 feet; bearing huge, white to very pale pink flower spaethes, up to 12 inches across. In mild climates, it may bloom during the entire year.
The broad leaves are huge, up to 3 feet in length. The foliage is usually deep green with small white speckles.

'Pink Mist'
The spaethe is pink at the base.

'Red Desire'
Has a white flower spaethe but the spadix is red instead of yellow.

'White Giant'
Vigorous and very large, reaching up to 6 feet in height, with leaves up to 24 x 12 inches in size.
Hardy zones 7 to 10.

'Swartberg Giant'

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'White Sail',
Reaches up to 3 feet in height with a very wide spathe.

Zantedeschia albomaculata ( Spotted Calla )
A rhizomatous perennial forming a clump, reaching a maximum size of 3.5 x 2 ( rarely over 2 ) feet, that is native to South Africa.
The broad leathery leaves, up to 18 x 10 inches, are luxuriant green and spotted white. It is evergreen in mild climates.
The creamy-white flower spaethes have a purple spadix. They are borne early summer to mid autumn.
Hardy zones 9 to 11 in full sun to partial shade on moist, well drained soil. They can be grown further north in pots and brought in during winter and stored in a cool basement.

* photo taken on June 23 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC


Zantedeschia 'Cameo'
A perennial, reaching up to 2.5 feet in height.
The deep green foliage is heavily spotted white.
The peachy-orange ( throated reddish-black ) flowers eventually fade to salmon.
Hardy zones 7 to 10.

Zantedeschia 'Captain Camaro'
A stunning perennial, reaching up to 22 inches x 2 feet, with foliage that is deep green with white specks.
The leaves have a thin purplish-black border and the stems are also purplish-black. The flowers are deep purplish-black and edged very deep pink. The flowers are borne from mid summer until autumn frosts.
Hardy zones 7b to 10 in full sun to partial shade.

Zantedeschia 'Captain Murano'
A very attractive perennial, reaching up to 22 inches x 2 feet, with foliage that is green with white specks.
The flowers are hot pink with an orange base and a yellow spadix. The flowers are borne from mid summer until autumn frosts.
Hardy zones 7b to 10 in partial shade.



Zantedeschia 'Edge of Night'
A rhizomatous perennial forming a tall clump, reaching up to 1.5 x 1 foot, that is native to South Africa.
The broad leathery leaves are luxuriant green with a deep black-purple edge. It is evergreen in mild climates.
The stems and the flower spaethes are deep blackish-purple.
Hardy zones 8 to 11

Zantedeschia elliottiana ( Golden Calla )
A rhizomatous perennial forming a tall clump, reaching a maximum size of 3 x 2 feet, that is native to South Africa.
The broad leathery leaves, up to 18 x 6 inches, are luxuriant deep green with white spotting. It is evergreen in mild climates.
The bright yellow flower spaethes have a bright yellow spadix. They are borne early summer to mid autumn.
Hardy zones 9 to 11 in full sun to partial shade on moist, humus-rich, well drained soil. They can be grown further north in pots and brought in during winter and stored in a cool basement.
It prefers a tropical climate and lacks in vigor where summer daytime temperatures average below 80 F.

* photo taken on July 1 2011 in Columbia, MD

* photos of unknown internet source


* photos taken on June 20 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 23 2021 in Columbia, MD


Zantedeschia 'Flame'
The hybrid between Zantedeschia elliottiana and Zantedeschia rehmannii, it can reach up to 2 x 2 feet in size.
The flower spathes are intense yellowish-orange with a red edge or tip.
Hardy zones 8 to 10 ( 7 on protected site )

* photos taken on June 25 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 14 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Aug 28 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on July 1 2022 in Columbia, MD


Zantedeschia 'Picasso'
Fast growing, sturdy and upright in habit, reaching up to 2.5 x 1.5 feet.
The large arrow-shaped leaves are deep green with white speckling.
The flowers are deep purple with a broad pure white border. The stunning flowers appear all summer long.
Hardy zones 7 to 10 ( possibly 6 with a deep winter mulch ) in full sun to partial shade.




Zantedeschia rehmannii ( Red Calla )
A rhizomatous perennial forming a clump, reaching a maximum size of 32 inches x 2 feet, that is native to South Africa.
The sword-shaped, leathery leaves, up to 24 x 12 inches, are luxuriant deep green. It is evergreen in mild climates.
The reddish-pink flower spaethes appear early summer to mid autumn.
Hardy zones 9 to 11 in full sun to partial shade on moist, humus-rich, well drained soil. They can be grown further north in pots and brought in during winter and stored in a cool basement.
It prefers a tropical climate and lacks in vigor where summer daytime temperatures average below 80 F.

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