Description

Zantedeschia aethopica is the traditional calla lily look, valued for its clean, sculptural flowers and bold green foliage. It is a strong choice for customers who want a refined plant that works in modern gardens, courtyard planting and statement containers. The flowers have a timeless, architectural shape that suits formal planting, while the foliage provides a lush backdrop that keeps the plant looking full even between flower flushes.

Calla lilies suit a range of Irish garden styles, from contemporary patios to cottage borders, and they are also excellent in large containers near entrances where the flowers can be enjoyed up close. They pair well with ferns, hostas and shade tolerant perennials in part shade, or with grasses and summer bedding in brighter positions, provided moisture is consistent.

Plant the tuber in spring once the soil is warming, in a sheltered spot in sun to part shade. Zantedeschia prefer fertile soil and steady moisture, and they will tolerate damper conditions than many summer bulbs, though they should not sit in stagnant water. In pots, use a rich compost and keep watering consistent during growth. Feed through summer for best flowering. In colder inland sites, lift and store tubers frost free for winter. In milder coastal areas, some customers may overwinter in the ground with protection, but lifting is the safer advice for repeat success.