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Calla aethiopica
Zantedeschia aethiopica. Native to South Africa, the Giant White Calla Lily has arrow-shaped leaves and one to six graceful, trumpet-shaped ivory spathes with central, finger-like, golden spadices. A tender herbaceous rhizome, it may be fall-planted outdoors in HZ 8-10 as a perennial (mulch is a must in HZ 8). Allow the foliage to die back naturally prior to dormancy.
In HZ 3-7, place the rhizomes in a vented bag in peat or sphagnum moss, and store over the winter in 60°F, dark, dry conditions. Plant outdoors after any threat of spring frost has passed: treat them as an annual. Plant the rhizomes about 4" deep, spaced about 1' apart in well-draining soil and full sunlight.
The Calla Lily is a terrific potted plant too. Plant the rhizomes 2" apart, covered with 2" of sterile potting soil in well-draining pots. Once the foliage has faded, stop watering and store the pots in a dark area. After two to three months, cut off the dead foliage and resume watering to recommence growth. They flower in 14 weeks or so once potted. Rhizome size: 14/16 cm. Height: 18" to 24" (or more).
In HZ 3-7, place the rhizomes in a vented bag in peat or sphagnum moss, and store over the winter in 60°F, dark, dry conditions. Plant outdoors after any threat of spring frost has passed: treat them as an annual. Plant the rhizomes about 4" deep, spaced about 1' apart in well-draining soil and full sunlight.
The Calla Lily is a terrific potted plant too. Plant the rhizomes 2" apart, covered with 2" of sterile potting soil in well-draining pots. Once the foliage has faded, stop watering and store the pots in a dark area. After two to three months, cut off the dead foliage and resume watering to recommence growth. They flower in 14 weeks or so once potted. Rhizome size: 14/16 cm. Height: 18" to 24" (or more).
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Tender Anemone Giants, Freesias and Ranunculus are best grown potted in greenhouses at a consistent 55° to 60°F in bright sunlight without precooling. If grown too warm and/or in poor sunlight, they will yield more foliage than flowers. Pot them in a well-draining pot with sterile, neutral pH sandy potting soil. Position them closely with just 2" of soil over their tips. Water moderately and evenly. In colder zones, Anemone Giants and Ranunculus may be held in dry 60°F conditions until threat of spring night frost has passed before planting outdoors. They will not thrive in blistering heat.
Tender Anemone Giants, Freesias and Ranunculus are best grown potted in greenhouses at a consistent 55° to 60°F in bright sunlight without precooling. If grown too warm and/or in poor sunlight, they will yield more foliage than flowers. Pot them in a well-draining pot with sterile, neutral pH sandy potting soil. Position them closely with just 2" of soil over their tips. Water moderately and evenly. In colder zones, Anemone Giants and Ranunculus may be held in dry 60°F conditions until threat of spring night frost has passed before planting outdoors. They will not thrive in blistering heat.
