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Zantedeschia ‘Crystal Clear’ (Calla Lily)

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A favorite for weddings, Calla Lily ‘Crystal Clear’ (Zantedeschia) is absolutely irresistible with its abundant, pure white trumpet-shaped flowers (spathes), atop elegant, mid-green, arrow-shaped leaves. On display for weeks from summer to fall.

  • Rising elegantly on sturdy stems, this Calla Lily will grow up to 14-22 in. tall (35-55 cm).
  • Spectacular effect when planted in drifts through beds and borders. Great for containers and exceptional as cut flowers.
  • Performs best in full sun to partial shade in moist and well-drained soil.
  • Deer and rabbit resistant.
  • All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. The sap may irritate skin and eyes.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

Native to South Africa, Calla Lilies deserve a spot in the garden or at home. Whether used in borders, containers or as cut flowers, they always provide a spectacular effect with their rich, cheerful colors and their breathtaking trumpet-shaped flowers (spathe) surrounding a yellow finger-like stalk (spadix). And they are so easy to grow! With very little work needed, they will burst into bloom and add bright notes of summer color to the garden, or to your pots inside your home.

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Requirements

Hardiness 8 - 10
Heat Zones 4 - 10
Climate Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Aquatic Plants, Bulbs
Plant Family Araceae
Genus Zantedeschia
Common names Calla Lily
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 12" (30cm)
Depth 4" (10cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit, Clay Soil, Wet Soil
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage
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Zantedeschia aethiopica (Calla Lily)
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Zantedeschia elliottiana (Golden Calla Lily)
Zantedeschia ‘Captain Chelsea’ (Calla Lily)
Zantedeschia ‘Captain Ventura’ (Calla Lily)
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Requirements

Hardiness 8 - 10
Heat Zones 4 - 10
Climate Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Aquatic Plants, Bulbs
Plant Family Araceae
Genus Zantedeschia
Common names Calla Lily
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 12" (30cm)
Depth 4" (10cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit, Clay Soil, Wet Soil
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage
How Many Plants
Do I Need?
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