Zantedeschia Odessa
Delivery: From mid Feb
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.
Bulb Size (cm) | 14/+ cm Bulb |
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Colour | Black, Maroon |
Delivery period | From mid Feb |
Garden Position | Sun |
Hardiness | Half-Hardy, Tender |
Height | 45 cm |
Month of Blooming | June, July |
Planting Density (per square m) | 15-20 |
Planting Position | Front border, Middle border, Container |
Planting Time | Spring |
Scented | No |
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.