GROWING GUIDE - CALLA LILLIES
Looking to grow beautiful, healthy calla lilies in your garden? You've come to the right place! This comprehensive growing guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from planting to harvest.
QUICK FACTS
- Sun Requirements: • Use Humus-Rich, Well-Draining Soil
- Soil: • Initially, Cover Bulbs With ½ In
- Suitable for Canadian growing conditions
- Follow package instructions for best results
- Contact T&T Seeds for personalized growing advice
PLANTING
• Keep bulbs at room temperature before planting until root knobs and sprouts appear
• Optionally, place bulbs in a small amount of moist peat to encourage sprouting
• Plant in a partially shaded location, protected from intense midday sun
• Use humus-rich, well-draining soil
• Initially, cover bulbs with ½ in. of soil, then gradually add soil as sprouts grow until the bulb is covered with 1 in. of soil
TIMING
• Plant outdoors only after the soil has warmed in spring
• Callas require warm soil to start growing
SOIL & WATERING
• Soil should be rich in organic matter and drain well
• Keep plants consistently moist throughout the growing season
FERTILIZING
• Calla lilies benefit from a balanced, slow-release fertilizer such as Grower’s Slow Release (item #3263) applied in spring
• Avoid excessive nitrogen to prevent excess foliage at the expense of blooms
OVERWINTERING
• After the first fall frost, dig up bulbs and cut off the tops close to the bulb
• Cure bulbs like gladiolus before storing
• Store at 8–10°C in a dry, well-ventilated space for winter
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