Calla Lily Planting & Care
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.
PLANTING
Storage: 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.
Location: Plant in a partially shaded location, protected from intense midday sun
Soil: 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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