Details
- Bulb Size
- 14/+ cm
- Flowering Height
- 40-45 cm
- Flowering Time
- June
- July
- August
- Colour
- Blacks & Deep Shades
- Growing
- Hardy
- Needs Winter Protection
Zantedeschia Odessa
M5890
Zantedeschia 'Odessa' is a striking bloom displays a deep plum tone so dark it appears almost black, creating a dramatic, velvety presence in the garden. Exceptional as a cut flower, it commands attention in any arrangement.
From May right through to October, Zantedeschia 'Odessa' produces an impressive succession of blooms, offering an extended season of bold, sophisticated colour. The common name Calla Lily derives from the Greek kallos meaning ‘a thing of beauty’.
Care Guide
Plant rhizomes 8-10 cm deep in a container filled with good quality, free-draining multi-purpose compost. Provide consistent watering, ensuring the soil stays moderately moist to maintain lush growth of your calla lilies.
Once flowers start to appear, feed plants every 3 weeks with high-potash liquid fertiliser.
Zantedeschia Aethiopica is the only fully hardy member of the family which may be grown outdoors all year round
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