Zantedeschia- Multi varieties


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Zantedeschia aethiopica is a specie in the family of Araceae, native to Southern Africa. In spite of they common name, calla lilies are not lilies at all.


Calla lilies come in many varieties of color, heights and leaf shapes. Some may come with specs on leaves, others solid green color. They blooming period may also vary.


Varieties introduces to Stonehenge Gardens will have here a brief description of their characteristics.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: 18-24x10 inches PLANT TYPE: perennial bulb GROWTH RATE: medium TEXTURE: medium LIGHT: Full sun or part shade WATER: medium.. SOIL: well drain. Fertile soil.
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS:Classic trumpet-like shape, each cultivar may accentuate the shape tall or open. For color see detail list. FRUIT AND SEED: few varieties may self seed. propagate by bulbs KEY FEATURES:Grown for its beautiful elegant flowers during late Spring early summer.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch (A) Apricot Lady :Flowers, 5”tall and 2-3” across apricot-hued edged in dark apricot orange. Rich green mottled foliage. Location @ front circle patio (Aprox. 10 bulbs) (B) Fire dancer: Reddish orange trumpets delicately blending to yellow, atop elegant, midgreen arrow shaped withe spotted leaves. Height 1-2 feet. Location @ front circle patio (48 bulbs) (C) Bridal Bliss: Pure white/ivory thick and waxy blooms, perfect for cut flowers. Extremely tallset against lightly spotted leaves. Strong stems. Plant height 14-24”. Location @ Front and garden gate side of Glasshouse. (18 bulbs)
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

Waiting for blooms!

Additional Information:  Purchased on-line from:(A)Dutchbulbs.com, (B &C) Easytogrowbulbs.com

May 2019

Apricot Lady

Fire Dancer

Bridal Bliss

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