Plant calla lily tubers in pots during March or April and grow them somewhere bright and frost-free. Alternatively, plant directly outside in May, once the risk of frost has passed.
Out of season
Calla
'Picasso'
zantedeschia
No wonder this particularly striking Calla Lily 'Picasso' bears the name of the great artist. This variety’s colour scheme of deep purple brushed onto white ties in well with the shape of the calla lily bloom. Its heart-shaped funnel lends itself to particularly strong and unusual design opportunities when it comes to floral arrangements (and will give an arty touch to your garden). The flowers fit comfortably together like jig-saw pieces in vases so intricate patterns can be created, either for viewing straight on or from above.
Gracy's gardening tip
"Some Calla Lily varieties (like Picasso) come with an attractive white dotted foliage, giving them even more flair!"
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Grow calla lilies in full sun or partial shade, sheltered from strong winds. They thrive in borders and containers filled with rich, free-draining soil or compost.
Space the tubers around 20–30cm apart. For containers, use fresh peat-free multipurpose compost and choose a sturdy pot with good drainage.
Position each tuber with its buds or ‘eyes’ facing upwards. Cover it with around 1cm of soil, or plant it on its side if you are unsure which way is up.
Water lightly after planting and avoid saturating the compost while the tubers remain dormant. Once shoots appear, water regularly and do not allow the soil to dry out.
Allow the foliage to yellow and die back naturally in autumn. Lift tender calla tubers and store them somewhere dry and frost-free, or move container-grown plants under cover for winter.
- Botanical name
- Zantedeschia 'Picasso'
- Flower colour
- White, purple
- Bulb size
- 16/+
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 20-30cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Tender
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant spacing
- 16 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
-
Loam
Multipurpose compost - Suitable for
-
Pots
Exotic gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
-
Partial shade
Full shade - Toxicity
-
Harmful if eaten
Skin/eyes irritant - Years to establish
- 1st year
Good for cutting
Perfect for pots
Needs winter protection
Low maintenance
Thrives in full sun
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