Zantedeschia Odessa
Delivery: From mid February
Maroon almost black. Zantedeschia Odessa (Calla Lily) is one of the darkest Zantedeschia producing many sumptuous eye catching flowers held above the glossy green leaves attractively speckled with creamy-white the flowers are held on sturdy stems perfect for cut flowers. Plant Zantedeschia tubers so the tips are at soil level.
Colour | Black, Maroon |
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Delivery | From mid February |
Garden Position | Sun |
Hardiness | Half-Hardy, Tender |
Height (Mature plant) | 45 cm |
Month of Blooming | June, July |
Planting Time | Spring |
Planting density (per m2) | 15-20 |
Planting position | Front, Middle, Containers |
Scented | No |
Size | 14/+ cm Bulb |
Special Features | Damp area, Good for Cut Flowers, Semi-Evergreen |
Suitable for Pots | Yes |
Type of Soil | Humus Rich, Moist, Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
Zantedeschia Calla Lilies (Arum Lilies) are native toSouth Africa, these exotic tubers are easy to grow producing elegant funnel shaped flowers which are excellent for cut flowers. In very cold areas they will need winter protection or the tubers can be lifted and stored cool and dry over winter.