Calla lily
Calla Captain Rosette
Good for cutting
Perfect for pots
Loved by pollinators
Half Hardy, may need
winter protection
Description
Like watercolours applied with a damp brush, the soft pink Calla Lily 'Captain Rosette' paints a softly romantic picture. From a cup of green and cream yellow brushstrokes bonding it to the stem, the gentlest of pinks emerges on the outside of the trumpet-shaped bloom. Inside, radiating upward from the throat is a darker pink, which ever-so-shyly brushes onto the pale lip. Small white dots on the green foliage complete the romantic image. This gentle appeal has made this calla lily popular with florists and gardeners. It blends easily with other pastel blooms, while giving arrangements and bouquets an element of strength. The ability to mix and merge with other flowers, also carries over to mixed borders and containers.
Gracy's gardening tip
"Some Calla Lily varieties (like Captain Rosette) come with an attractive white dotted foliage, giving them even more flair!"
Details for Calla Captain Rosette
Colour:
White + soft pink
Height:
30-35 cm / 12-14"
Planting season:
Spring
Flowering time:
Summer
Botanical name:
Zantedeschia Captain Rosette
Light requirements:
Partial shade / full sun
Soil moisture:
Average
Naturalising:
Poor
Perennial:
No
Planting & Care
- Plant your calla tubers in spring and grow on in frost-free conditions or plant straight outside after risk of frost has passed
- Grow in borders or containers in full sun or partial shade
- Plant the tubers shallowly covered by about 1cm of soil
- Space the tubers about 10-15cm apart
- Plant with the 'eyes' facing upwards
- Water-in after planting and keep hydrated while in growth
Read more in our planting guide
Delivery schedule
- Orders placed before 28 February 2019
You can expect your order in March 2019 - Orders placed 1 March - 31 May 2019
You can expect your order within 10 business days
See our full shipping & delivery schedule
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