Zantedeschia aethiopica-Burgundy

Calla lily-Burgundy                                                                                           

                                      ID #726

 

The calla lilies are a beautiful genus of flowers that have been enjoyed by humans for centuries. It grows from a type of bulb called a rhizome and produces very large green leaves, typically covered with light colored spots.

Native from Africa calla is not a lily and not a calla either but a genus on its own.

Very popular garden plant that comes in many colors and sizes.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: 10 inches x 10 inches PLANT TYPE: Perennial bulb/rhyzome GROWTH RATE: medium TEXTURE: medium LIGHT: sun to part shade WATER: medium to dry SOIL: rich and well drain. Can stay outdoor in ground in NC
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: burgundy/ black FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: leaves are green with white sparkles, medium size with velvety very dark burgundy flowers.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Received plant blooming in a 6” pot. -Divided plant in 3 sections and planted in ground in Bed #16 -Late June 2013, at least two patches emerged. One flower so far.
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July  2013

June 2012

Additional Information: Present from my daughter Jenny, a present from her students, she has no place to plant it as she is soon moving out of State.

June 2012

Bed # 16