A tender, rhizomatous perennial, forming a clump of semi-erect, arrow-shaped, white-spotted leaves to 45cm long. In summer it bears exotic-looking flowers composed of white, cream, pale yellow or pale pink spathes to 12cm long, each with a purple mark inside at the base, around a yellow spadix
Growing Information
Height
0.1-0.5 Metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 Metres
Care Guide
Cultivation
Grow in loam-based potting compost in full light. When in growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks. Calla lilies need a period of dormancy over winter, with little or no water. Once the leaves die down after flowering, move them to a dry, frost-free, preferably dark location until spring. See zantedeschia cultivation
Pruning
Remove the flowers as they start to fade, pulling the entire stem out at the base