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Hi
We purchased 2 lots of 3 rhizomes from you at Hampton Court Flower Show in early July with the intention of planting them in pots on our sunny patio. However, when I looked up when they should be planted, it clearly states they should be planted in the Spring, which has obviously long gone.
Please can you tell me whether I should go ahead and plant them now, or should I store them in a cool, dark place and plant them next Spring?
I intend to use John Innes No. 3 but should I mix this with something else?
I look forward to hearing.
Miranda
Yes plant them now and they will flower this year still – just a little a later as they’ve been held back in a Coldstore.
They will then revert back to their usual flowering cycle next year.
Plant in a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 2 or you can mix it with a good-quality multi-purpose compost if you would like. Either is fine. Ensure they have adequate drainage and placed in a very warm position to get them activated.
All instructions and care advice for Callas can be found here:
https://www.hartsnursery.co.uk/lily-info/how-to-plant-and-grow-calla-lilies/
The Hart Family
