Zantedeschia, Calla Lily 'Picasso'

Zantedeschia

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Zantedeschia (zan-te-DES-kee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Veined
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Dark Purple/Black
Maroon/Burgundy
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Auburn, Georgia

Lakeville, Massachusetts

Deer Park, Texas

Paris, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Racine, Wisconsin

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| February 2007 | neutral

The flowers are purple with a white edge and the leaves are dark green, arrow shaped with flecks.

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(Zone 8a) | July 2006 | neutral

I bought 3 bulbs from Easy to Grow Bulbs in early 2006. They sprouted quickly but struggled through most of the Spring, until 2 have dis...Read More

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Denver, CO | June 2006 | neutral

I think that this plant needs a little more attention thatn other Zantedeschia. It may need proper fertilizing for eyes to grow to be bl...Read More

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