Tips for Growing Safflower

Although not considered true lilies, calla lilies (Zantedeschia sp.) are an extraordinary flower. This beautiful plant, available in a multitude of colors, grows from rhizomes and is ideal for use in flower beds and borders. You can also grow calla lilies in containers, either outdoors or in a sunny window, as houseplants. Here are some tips on growing calla lilies that will make them shine in your garden.

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Tips for growing calla lilies It is easy to grow calla lilies. These plants generally don’t require too much attention. Proper planting and location are the only important things to consider when growing calla lilies. Caring for calla lilies requires that they be planted in loose, well-drained soil. They prefer to be located in full sun or partial shade in warmer climates. Calla lilies are usually planted in spring. However, wait until the threat of frost has passed and the soil has warmed enough before planting calla lilies.

Calla lilies should be planted fairly deep, about 10cm (4in) for best results, and about 0.5m (one foot) apart. Once planted, the area must be watered well. Calla lilies like to be kept moist and will also benefit from a monthly dose of fertilizer during the growing season.

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Caring for Calla Lilies As with planting, there isn’t much required to care for calla lilies other than keeping them watered and fertilized. An adequate layer of mulch around the plants will help keep the area moist and free of weeds. Calla lilies require a period of dormancy once flowering has ceased. During this time, you should refrain from watering so much as to allow the plant to die.

If you grow calla lilies in containers, stop watering and move the plant to a dark area once the foliage has faded. Regular watering can be resumed in two to three months. Although calla lilies can remain in the ground year-round in warmer climates, they must be lifted and stored in cooler areas.

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Winter Calla Lily Care Dig up the rhizomes in fall, usually after the first frost, and shake off the soil. Let them dry for a few days before storing the rhizomes for the winter. Calla lilies should be stored in peat moss and placed in a cool, dry area, preferably dark, until warmer temperatures return in spring. Likewise, you can choose to plant your calla lilies indoors in late winter and transplant them outside in spring. Calla lilies can also be divided when they get up or during their dormant period.

Growing calla lilies is easy and calla lily care is minimal at best. Choosing to grow calla lilies in the garden or as houseplants is a great way to add color to any area. These tips on growing calla lilies will help you enjoy these beautiful flowers even more.

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