Calla lily
Calla Cantor
Good for cutting
Perfect for pots
Loved by pollinators
Half Hardy, may need
winter protection
Description
Just as the cantor leads the choir, Calla Lily 'Cantor' is sure to have a stand-out role in your store of gardening success stories. After all, what could be more exotic than the blackest of the black callas in all its dusky glory? Make a statement in containers set against a white background, or give it a prominent place in your atrium or elegant entrance garden. Don’t forget to cut a few long-lasting blooms to add drama to cut flower arrangements. What could be more dramatic than near-black lilies?
Calla Lily 'Cantor' is a new variety, and you can easily see why they’re creating a stir among cut-flower growers, pot-plant producers, and the smartest home gardeners. As always, Farmer Gracy is first with the best!
Gracy's gardening tip
"Some Calla Lily varieties (like Cantor) come with an attractive white dotted foliage, giving them even more flair!"
Details for Calla Cantor
Colour:
Deepest maroon to black
Height:
30-35 cm / 12-14"
Planting season:
Spring
Flowering time:
Summer
Botanical name:
Zantedeschia Cantor
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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