I live in a zone where the temperature is high 68-70, and low 48-50, every day. 365 days/year. What will the blooming pattern be for the white Calla Lily? Perhaps it will bloom, then take a few. O this, then bloom again?? Hoping to know as the property we just bought has dozens of them. Thanks!
Like many perennials, calla lily have their main bloom period in summer and then revert to being a nice foliage plant. Calla lilies will go dormant in hot, dry weather if not kept watered. To keep yours looking good and for a succession of blooms, fertilize monthly and dead-head blooms as soon as they are past their prime. Do not let them go to seed. This may give you sporadic blooms after the big flush in summer. Calla lilies should be dug up, separated and replanted 6 inches apart every few years. Over-crowding decreases their productiveness. Add compost and / or peat moss to the soil before replanting. On the market are calla lilies with interesting speckled leaves. These are dramatic even when not in bloom. Here is an article with more detail: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/make-calla-lily-bloom.htm
I water them about every other day- some of the Lillie’s are doing well, but others are dropping over. Suggestions please!
They are likely being overwatered. They will only need to be watered with the top 2 or 3 inches of soil are completely dry. It will not have enough time to dry down to that depth within 2 days, unless it is hot and very dry. Even then, you will still want to check to make sure that there is no moisture within the first two inches before watering again. Although these like to be moist, they will need some dry time in between watering, as this is how the soil's oxygen content gets replenished.
This article will help you with the care of these:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/growing-calla-lilies-and-care-of-calla-lilies.htm
A friend gave me several bulbs of calla lilies from her garden and I planted them in Sept. when she gave them to me. I thought I would start to see them come up? We had a mild winter and I covered them with mulch. What can I do to ensure they grow?
How deeply did you plant the calla lily? Calla like summer weather and are not a fan of cool soil so it will stay dormant until the soil warms down to the depth you planted. If you planted only several inches deep, expect to see them by May in the PNW. What first appears is a green shoot going straight up. It is actually a leaf that is tightly rolled. Keep the soil moist but not wet. When the dry season hits, calla lily will go dormant if not provided with adequate moisture. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/.../calla-lily/growing-calla-lilies-and- care-of-calla-lilies.htm
Hi I planted a calla lily bulb in a pot ( commercial potting mix ) a month ago. It started very well with lots of shoots. But then the shoots get limpy. I could easily pull the limpy shoots so I suspect soft rot. So I dug up the bulb and sure enough it is mushy. So I throw away the bulb. Is the whole pot of soil need discarded? Is 5 gallon. Is commercial potting soil (it said with water retaining crystals ) bad for calla since it needs well drainage? Thanks for your help. Wendy
Yes, very bad idea for plants that need well draining soils. The soil needs to be thrown out, and the container disinfected with peroxide, or alcohol. Peroxide is much safer for plants, so I recommend that. Get a regular potting mix that is light, and airy with very good drainage.
I PLANTED BULBS 30 DAYS AGO. SO FAR NOTHING HAS HAPPENED
After planting, thoroughly water the bulbs. It is important to keep the soil evenly moist but not soaked. Depending on the variety, soil temperature, and weather conditions, you can expect calla lilies to begin blooming within 60 to 90 days.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/growing-calla-lilies-and-care-of-calla-lilies.htm
How long do they bloom? All spring and summer?
Calla lily flowers emerge in mid to late summer and last for weeks.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/make-calla-lily-bloom.htm
My first time doing this. I have some first year clumps that I dusted and stored. Potted several weeks ago in 12" pots and now have 3 pots with half a dozen 1"-6" very determined looking sprouts. Intent is to plant out. Should I transplant as is, i.e. remove full pot and plant as a unit? Or should I attempt to divide? Thanks. ps. Enjoyed the article. Just wasn't sure how or if it could be applied to Spring bulbs that have already sprouted. Post the response if you think it might help others.
If you would like to divide, then you still only have a short window to do so. You can leave them as is, and this is what I would recommend, until next time you replant after dormancy. These will like to be split up right before the growing season starts, but they will still respond now, should you choose to divide them now.
This article will help you on the care of these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/growing-calla-lilies-and-care-of-calla-lilies.htm