My Calla Lily Blossoms Look Ragged, Not The Perfectly Formed Tubular Shape.

Question

I have yellow calla lilies. they are densely planted close to each other. They often grow up to 3-4 feet. From a distance, they provide some badly needed color, but up close, they are ragged and definitely not showy! I live at the beach. They are planted next to a forested area which grows back from the sand dunes. They have “overtaken” my small garden area. TODAY, I deadheaded alot of them and cut them back to about 2 feet. Will they put out new flowers? After blooming, the leaves turn brown and they fall over and die. Not a pretty sight.

Answer 1

It sounds like they need to be dug up and divided. They need loose, well draining soil, which they aren't getting in a densely planted situation. Water and fertilize while actively growing. When the blooming period ends, the plant normally dies back. Keep it as dry as possible while it is going dormant.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/growing-calla-lilies-and-care-of-calla-lilies.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/feeding-calla-lily-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/dividing-calla-lilies.htm