If you have thought about growing calla lilies but doubted your abilities, know this: If I can do it, you can too! I was sent some bulbs for testing in late April. My first bloom was around June 1 and ...
One of the most elegant and beautiful of the flowers that bloom in our spring gardens is the common calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica). Clumps of calla lilies in bloom never fail to attract ...
Make sure your calla lilies' striking, trumpet-shaped blooms return next season by preparing them for winter. How to do so ...
When I was walking at the pool last week, I got a question from a pastor’s wife who asked what kind of hints I might be able to give her about caring for her calla lilies. I have had several friends ...
Dear Master Gardener: I overwintered my calla lily rhizomes and they are in good shape, but sprouting. When and how should I plant them? Answer: The elegant and beautiful calla lily is not a true lily ...
A: Perhaps they don't get enough sun. I've found a half-day of sun, ideally morning sun, brings better blooms. The old-fashioned perennial whites seem to be the easiest for many gardeners. This white ...
Q.: Two questions: The first is what do I do with the paperwhite and calla lily bulbs I received at Christmas? Both have flowered. The second: My neighbor's mums bloomed right on time in October. Mine ...
A question for Dan Gill: I have some calla lilies planted about 3 inches deep. Should I worry about them freezing? Thanks. -- Paul Warner Answer: Calla lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopica) are hardy in ...
Black and orange are Halloween colors. Orange is seen everywhere in the pumpkins, squash, and gourds. But the color black, in a living organism, is rare. The black calla lily makes a spooky, timely ...
If you have thought about growing calla lilies but doubted your abilities, know this: If I can do it, you can too! I was sent some bulbs for testing in late April. My first bloom was around June 1 and ...