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Calla Lily Advice

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– Richard P – 

I bought three Calla Lily bulbs from you at the recent Wentworth Woodhouse show. I was advised to plane them in normal multi purpose compost.

My questions are…..
1. when to plant them.
2. When will they flower.
3 do I lift the bulbs once they have flowered

Can you help me on this?

Many thanks

Calla lilies

Thank you so much for your purchase at the Wentworth Woodhouse show — we’re delighted you chose our Calla Lilies!

To answer your questions:

  • When to plant them:
    You need to plant your Calla Lily bulbs now. Use multi-purpose compost with added drainage (like grit or perlite), and plant the bulbs about 7–10cm deep with the growing point facing upwards.

  • When they will flower:
    Calla Lilies usually flower around 8 to 12 weeks after planting, so if you plant them now, you can expect beautiful blooms in approx 8-12 weeks.

  • Do I lift the bulbs after flowering?
    Yes —  it’s best to lift the bulbs before the first frost in autumn. Let the foliage die back naturally, then dig up the tubers, clean them off, and store them in a cool, dry, frost-free place (like a shed or garage) over winter, ready to replant next year.

If you need any more guidance, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Wishing you a colourful and successful display!

The Hart Family

Which way to plant calla lily?

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– Christina A –

I’m just about to plant my calla lillies, I’m pretty sure I know which way up they should go but just checking. Thank you Tina.

Hi Christina

No problem at all – I have attached a photo and a link here for you to see which way up to plant your calla lilies and all the planting advice you may need:

Calla Lily Planting Guide

Calla Lily Planting Guide

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Calla Lily bulbs

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– Derek M – 

Hi,
I have purchased a few calla Lilly bulbs from you. My question is when is the best time to plant in outside containers. When is early spring, end of March or end of April. For flowering in the summer
Thanks.

Hi Derek

Now (March) is the perfect time to plant Calla Lilies… any time between now and May. They need planting in pots and kept indoors in a sunny position until the risk of frost has passed. You can then transplant your callas to your garden or just move the pots to your patio or borders.

If you want to plant them straight outside, then I would wait until May when the weather has warmed up.

Your calla lilies will then flower later into the summer months and will need bringing back indoors before the first frosts hit.

Calla lilies

Calla lilies

The Hart Family

Zantedeschia ‘Cantor’

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– Stephen H

I have just received an email saying this is now in stock however when I click on the link it says Zantedeschia ‘Cantor’ (Pack of 3 Bulbs) is still out of stock.

Hi Stephen

Sorry about that, the Zantesdeschia are now available to purchase online for delivery in the spring when they need planting for a glorious display come the summer! Why not plant these alongside the deepest red calla lily Majestic Red for a really dramatic visual point in your garden!

Calla Lily – Zantedeschia

Cantor Calla Lily

Cantor Calla Lily

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Calla Lilly Orange

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– Michael

I Purchased blackcalla lilies from you at Blenheim some time ago-absolutely stunning.
I would like to purchase some ORANGE calla lilies- do you have any in stock .
Thanks

Hi there,

We will do in the spring. They will be available to preorder soon. You can click on the links on each product page to be notified when you can order.
Cameo is the most orange one we do.

Calla Lily – Zantedeschia

Calla Lily

Calla Lily

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Calla lilies

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– Linda S

My calla lilies bought from you have been fantastic this year. They are planted in garden but can I leave them there to bloom again next year? Do I cut stems to ground when needed?

Hi there,

You can find all planting and care instructions for your Calla lilies here:

How to plant and care for Calla Lilies

Calla Lily – Zantedeschia

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Calla Lilies

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– Michael

I am looking for information on Calla Lilies , must be for uk, and supply, Books,
the complete guide,Seeds bulbs, Feeds Compost, We see you have a nice slection.

Regards
Mike

Hi Michael

These will be available to purchase online soon and every order comes with planting instructions.

Calla Lily – Zantedeschia

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Calla lillies

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– Claire C

Hi, we bought some calla lily bulbs at Hyde Hall yesterday. Can they be planted now or should we wait until spring? If the latter what\’s the best way to store the bulbs?
Thank you
Claire

Hi Claire

Plant them now and they will be in flower in a couple of months. They will then revert back to their usual flowering cycle next year. You can find planting and care instructions on each product page.

Calla Lily – Zantedeschia

The Hart Family

Calla Lily planting and care advice

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– Miranda

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