Scientific Name
Zantedeschia rehmannii Engl.
Common Name(s)
Pink Calla Lily, Pink Calla, Pink Arum Lily, Pink Arum, Red Calla, Rosafarbene Calla (German), Skär Kalla (Swedish)
Synonym(s)
Richardia rehmannii, Zantedeschia stehmannii
Scientific Classification
Family: Araceae
Subfamily: Aroideae
Tribe: Zantedeschieae
Genus: Zantedeschia
Flower
Color: Pink to dark maroon
Bloom Time: Early summer to mid-summer
Description
Zantedeschia rehmannii is an attractive flowering plant that grows up to 15 inches (40 cm) tall and up to 12 inches (30 cm) wide. Leaves are green, unmarked, semi-erect, and not arrow-shaped as in other species.
The spathe is cylindrical, pink to dark maroon with paler margins. They bloom from early summer to mid-summer.
How to Grow and Care
It is easy to grow Calla Lilies. These plants do not generally require too much attention. Proper planting and location are the only important things to consider when growing Calla Lilies. The care for them requires that they are planted in loose, well-drained soil. They prefer to be located in full sun or partial shade in warmer climates. Plants are typically planted in the spring. However, wait until the threat of frost has passed and the soil has warmed sufficiently before planting.
They should be planted rather deep, about 4 inches (10 cm) for greater results, and spaced approximately a foot apart. Once planted, the area should be watered well. Calla Lilies enjoy being kept moist and will also benefit from a monthly fertilizer dose throughout the growing season.
As with planting, there's not too much required for the care of 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. They require a dormant period once flowering has ceased. During this time, you should refrain from watering as much to allow the plant to die back.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Calla Lilies.
Origin
This species is native to South Africa and Swaziland.
Links
- Back to genus Zantedeschia
- Plantpedia: Browse flowering plants by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, or Origin
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