Calla Elliott "Zantedeschia elliottiana"
Calla Elliott is distinguished by large leaves with white spots and flowers of two shades. The plant is tuberous, it is better to propagate it vegetatively. The variety loves good care - a lot of light, warmth, frequent watering.
The most famous varieties of calla lilies:
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- "Vermeer" - is highly decorative. The leaves are carved, wavy at the edges, covered with white specks. At the stem, a calla flower of a burgundy tone, closer to the edges, smoothly turns into white.
- "Yellow corner" - the green stem gradually changes color to yellowish. The cover of the flower is pale yellow, of a sunny shade. The variety looks great with bright speckled leaves.
- "Black-eyed beauty" - a wide light yellow petal has a deep purple center and a corn-yellow stamen. The leaves are dark, covered with large white irregular specks.
9. Varieties:
9.1 Calla Picasso
Plants of this variety reach a height of 60 cm and have characteristic bright purple or burgundy bedspreads with a white edge. The leaf blades are dark green, with characteristic white thin strokes on the surface. Flowering occurs in the second half of summer or even the beginning of autumn.
9.2 Calla Black Star
A beauty with a rather exotic appearance - tall, dark, almost black bedspreads tightly rolled into a funnel contrast perfectly with bright green leaves. The surface of the leaf blades has small white specks or dots, and the edges of the leaves are painted in a rich burgundy hue. Plants reach a height of 40 - 50 cm.
9.3 Calla Cantor
The variety is distinguished by burgundy, very dark bedspreads and inflorescences with burgundy flowers. The leaf blades are light green, covered with white specks and streaks. Plants can reach a height of 60 - 70 cm.
9.4 Calla Captain Safari
Medium-sized bushes reach a height of 50-60 cm and during the flowering period show bright orange-colored veils with reddish edges. The flowering period begins in the second half of summer and lasts for 1 month.
9.5 Calla Paco
A distinctive feature of the plants of this variety is the presence of large, funnel-shaped bedspreads, painted in a purple or burgundy shade with a glossy surface. During the flowering period, which occurs in the summer months, the plants give off a pleasant aroma. The height of the bushes is about 70 cm.
9.6 Calla Amethyst - Ametist
The variety has bright purple-colored bedspreads, while the inflorescences remain orange and contrast perfectly with the bedspreads. Plants are compact and do not exceed 35 cm in height. Flowering occurs in the second half of summer.
9.7 Calla Chameleon - Zantedeschia Cameleon
Low perennials, reaching 50 - 60 cm, have glossy, green leaves and brightly colored bedspreads. It is interesting that, when unraveling, the bedspreads are painted in the center in an orange tint, and at the edges they have a reddish color. As the bloom fades, the bedspreads become a single color - peach. Flowering occurs in the summer months.
9.8 Calla Schwarzwalder
Another eminent variety with dark colored, almost black, glossy bedspreads. Plant height is 45 - 60 cm, buds are formed in July.
9.9 Calla Flamingo
Delicate plants with glossy, light green leaves and pink bedspreads. The beauty of the bedspreads is emphasized by orange inflorescences.
9.10 Calla Vermeer - Zantedeschia Vermeer
Bushes reach a height of 50 - 60 cm, have dark green leaves with rich white specks. During the flowering period, which falls in the second half of summer, the plants adorn themselves with yellow, fragrant inflorescences and purple bedspreads with a white edge.
9.11.Calla Avalange - Avalanche
Tall plants, can reach a height of 80 - 90 cm. The variety is often grown on an industrial scale, as it is widespread among florists. Plants do not lose their attractiveness for a long time when cut.Bushes are distinguished by dark, green, glossy, monochromatic leaves. The inflorescences are bright, orange, wrapped in a white blanket.
9.12 Calla Treasure
This variety is often grown indoors, as it has a relatively modest size and bright appearance. In height, the bushes do not exceed 30 - 35 cm, at the beginning of summer they form orange inflorescences wrapped in bedspreads of a delicate peach shade.
9.13 Calla Sunshine - Sunshine
The dark green leaf blades of this variety are covered with white strokes and contrast perfectly with the bright yellow bedspreads. Plants reach a height of 40 - 60 cm and bloom in the middle of summer.
9.14 Kalla Samur
The main distinguishing feature of these plants are large, pale pink bedspreads, surrounding yellow inflorescences - cobs. The height of the bushes reaches 40 - 50 cm.
9.15 Kalla Solfatare - Zantedeschia Solfatare
Varietal plants reach 45-60 cm in height and form bright golden-yellow bedspreads during the flowering period.
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Indoor varieties
Despite the fact that calla is a plant from the South African tropics, it is perfectly adapted to growing in a home indoor environment. It can be grown in pots and placed on a windowsill. This plant requires more intensive watering compared to garden species. The home flower needs annual replanting and responds well to monthly feeding. In addition to the white calla "Snow Queen", varieties with bright and rich colors are also very popular now.
"Mango"
Calla of this variety grows up to 0.65 meters. The root system of the plant is tuberous. Calla is characterized by the presence of orange or red coral flowers and large arrow-shaped foliage. The petioles of the plant are long, they have a juicy green shiny color. Calla flowers bloom for a long time and regularly.
Ethiopian
This plant is one of the largest representatives of indoor callaires. The foliage of the plant is heart-shaped in shape, the inflorescence is funnel-shaped. There are several varieties of Ethiopian calla.
"Green Goddess". The plant is distinguished by its original white-green color of flowers and the presence of a lemon-tinged stamen.
"Crystal Blush"
This variety of calla is characterized by a delicate pink color that gradually turns into white. This flower is able to adequately complement a wedding bouquet. "Crystal Blush" is a bulbous calla lily, it prefers fertile soil, spaciousness and regular irrigation. Many growers have appreciated the spectacular large foliage of this plant.
Odessa
Spectacular calla can become a worthy decoration of the room and garden. She has a maroon color and is in great demand among flower growers. The flowering period of this variety falls on June-early September, at which time large cherry flowers are formed on the stem, which have a black tint. The flower reaches a height of 15 cm and has a diameter of 8 cm. The flowering phase is about a month, while the calla exudes a pleasant aroma.
Calla can grow up to 0.6 meters, it has dark green leaves with specks. The variety has found its use in cutting and landscaping, as well as for pot growing. The cut flower stays fresh for a week, this advantage of the plant has already been appreciated by many growers.
"Red alert"
Calla "Red Alert" is a bright red representative of the flora, which has green foliage interspersed. The flower is characterized by a diameter of up to 0.1 meters and the same glass height. The cultivar is considered ideal for growing in pots. Calla inflorescence is capable of forming several peduncles. In the flowering phase, the plant reaches 0.6 meters.
The aroma of calla aroma is observed in warm weather, filling the air with vanilla notes. Flowering - from mid to late summer.This variety is unpretentious and does not require special care, has a special beauty and tenderness and can be used to create wonderful compositions.
"Majestic Red"
The plant of this variety has an inflorescence-ear with a lilac color. The foliage of this calla is large, painted green and covered with white specks. This calla is ideal for growing in a pot. The plant reaches a height of 60 centimeters. The flowering period is July-August.
Botanical description of zantedeschia
The genus is named after the botanist from Italy F. Zantedeschia. Zantedeskia, has 6 species. All plant species are similar in their botanical description and differ only in the size and color of some parts of the flowers.
The plant forms a compact bush. Leaves on petioles up to 60 cm, broad-heart-shaped, about 20–25 cm long and 18–20 cm wide. Leaves are green, with long white streaks-spots (S. Eliot) on the upper side or narrower, lanceolate, pure green ( . Remann).
As you can see in the photo, the zantedeschia has an inflorescence-ear with a veil, about 15 cm long, of all kinds of colors, ranging from white to almost black:
Two-tone varieties are often found. This type of bulbous calla lilies differs from the widespread rhizome calla in that the zantedeschia, after flowering, requires a dry and cool dormant period.
Most often, Eliot's zantedeschia is grown at home and s. Remann.
Description of the plant
Heat-loving and moisture-loving, zantedeschia is not quite an ordinary representative of the Aroids. This is one of the most famous indoor flowering tuber species. Until now, the name Zantedeque causes a lot of confusion. The plant used to be so often transferred from genus to genus that the former names - calla, calla and even arum - are still popular.
Indoor zantedeschia reach a height of 40 to 80 cm. Their basal leaves are very beautiful. Large, up to 45 cm in length with half the width, surprisingly numerous for a tuberous plant, ideal heart-shaped or arrow-shaped, with large waves and solid edges. Leaves bloom on elegant petioles up to 40 cm long. The color of greenery is always rich, intense, it seems very bright. During the dormant period, zantedeschia leaves are lost.
The flowering of Zantedeskiy has become symbolic for a reason. Strong, up to 80 cm tall, straight, thick, usually green peduncles end with a yellow ear of inflorescence. Around it, it is as if a cover-sheet is wrapped in a funnel - an elegant heart-shaped "sail" with an absolutely flawless shape and a pulled-twisted tip.
Zantedesky is almost always characterized by a very long flowering, although the timing always changes depending on conditions and care. In an ideal environment, zantedeschia can bloom from January to May.
Plants are poisonous, they should be grown with caution in a house where there are small children and pets. But only contact of juice with mucous membranes and getting it inside is dangerous.
A short description of what it looks like
In general, calla flower is simple, but at the same time very graceful and elegant. Large leaves planted on long stems rise 5-100 cm above the ground, depending on the variety.
Flowers in the wild are quite small - usually no larger than 1 cm - and are always only white. They are similar in shape to a funnel - narrow at the base, they gracefully expand upward. But the varieties bred by breeders can boast not only of larger flowers, but also a rich selection of colors.
There are not only white, but also yellow, red, orange, pink, purple and even black flowers. It is not surprising that a calla in a pot can decorate any windowsill, not to mention a garden.
Culture characteristics
- Species: Aroid, Marsh calla.
- Flower / fruit color: depends on the species / bright red.
- Leaf color: from light green to dark green.
- The need for the sun: sun-loving.
- Size: height up to 70 cm.
- Bloom: from mid-May to June.
- Aroma: weak, hardly noticeable.
Indoor Calla is a spectacular flower that is very picky about growing conditions.
It is important for a florist:
- observe the irrigation regime;
- maintain optimal temperature and humidity;
- regularly inspect the plant for ailments.
Basic recommendations and tips will help you to correctly maintain Calla at home.
Description of the plant
The calla flower itself has a rather interesting shape. In the photo with any type of plant, this is clearly visible. A distinctive feature is the peculiar swirling configuration of the petal, which makes it stand out from the background of many other flowers growing in the garden. Calla, another name for "zantedeschia", belongs to the aroid family and is the closest relative of the calla calla, which spreads in swampy areas throughout almost the entire northern hemisphere of the Earth. This flower has other names, such as "Richardia" or "Ethiopian calla". Zantedeschia came to us from the tropics of South Africa, where it begins to bloom in winter, which is quite warm in these places.
But in our climate, this plant blooms well in spring and summer. It does not require special agricultural technology, it is only necessary to follow certain rules that will allow calla flowers to delight their owners. It will be much easier for those who breed dahlias, since the care of these plants is almost identical. You just need to master some rules of agricultural technology. True, dahlias are found on personal plots more often, but callas are firmly gaining their place in domestic floriculture.
Examples in landscape design
The interior of the house and the personal plot is not just a territory where people stay, but a place where you can relax mentally and physically, as well as admire the beauty of plants. Flowers like calla lilies can be delightful, which is why they are often used by landscape designers. The graceful and noble flower will become an extraordinary element of the design of any garden.
Since calla prefers a humid habitat, it can be used to decorate the shore of an artificial lake or stream. If this is not available on the territory, then the calla can be planted in a shaded area, for example, near a terrace or neat shrub. This flower is a symbol of feminine beauty and goes well with roses, but do not forget about keeping the distance between the flowers.
Calla is an exquisite, noble and stylish flower that is not only able to attract attention, but also awaken a lot of positive emotions. Do not be afraid to grow this plant, both indoor and garden, as there will be no problems with its care
With its help, you can emphasize the design of the garden area, terrace, winter garden. The calla plant, planted in flowerpots, looks beautiful.
Florists should remember that despite the originality of the appearance of callas, it is not so easy to fit it into landscape styles such as country, Moorish or merchant. But in the romantic, modernist and classical style of decorating the territory, calla is simply irreplaceable.
When calla lilies are planted on lawns, some time after their growth, you can observe how a bright flower island is formed in the yard. In any case, you can experiment with a flower of such beauty, since calla is simply not able to spoil the interior design or the infield.
For tips on caring for calla lilies in the garden and at home, see the video below.
Zantedeschia Ethiopian
In nature, there are eight species of herbaceous perennials, distributed mainly in South Africa, in marshy areas. In culture, the most famous Ethiopian Zantedeschia (Zantedeschia aethiopica) and numerous varieties derived from this species, the so-called "white calla lilies".
Also, the species that gave rise to "colored calla lilies" - calla Eliot (Zantedeschia elliottiana) and Remann's calla (Zantedeschia rehmannii) - were also selected.
Despite the name, the Ethiopian Zantedeschia (Zantedeschia aethiopica) is native to the marshy regions of South Africa.
It is a tuberous plant with large arrow-shaped bright green leaves on long petioles and white "flowers", which in their essence are only a funnel-shaped blanket, gently covering an inflorescence-cob of small yellow flowers. After pollination of flowers, the bedspread usually turns green. In indoor floriculture, this species is also good because the plant does not shed its leaves during the dormant period in the summer months. It is advisable to transplant this calla into open ground so that it gains strength better.
Zantedeschia rehmannii (Zantedeschia rehmannii) is a herbaceous perennial plant with a narrow funnel-shaped veil, the color of which comes in various shades, from lilac to burgundy.
Elliot's Zantedechia (Zantedeschia elliottiana) brought yellow colors to breeders. The varieties of "colored calla lilies" are characterized by smaller sizes (of the whole plant and peduncle), wide heart-shaped leaves and a period of deep dormancy in winter, when the aboveground part of the plant dies off and the tuber is removed to a cool, dark place.
Types of indoor calla lilies with photos and names
Calla is a herb with a fleshy rhizome about 80 cm high. It grows in damp places in South America and Africa, from Nigeria to Tanzania. It is a relative of a plant like calla.
It has large, shiny arrow-shaped leaves of a bright green color, reaching a length of 40 cm and a width of 25 cm. The leaves are collected in a basal rosette on a high grooved petiole. Beautiful large flowers are an ear, wrapped in a bracts, like a blanket, yellow-green, creamy yellow or bright white.
The fruits are bright red berries that form a cylinder-shaped ear. Ripen thirty days after the end of flowering. Under natural conditions, ripening occurs in late summer or early autumn.
The attractiveness of this plant for flower growers is not only in very large showy leaves and in an unusual flower shape, but also in the fact that it can be grown both in the garden and at home in a pot.
In room culture, two types are most often used: Ethiopian and colored.
The most common species is the Ethiopian calla, which is native to South Africa and grows as a coastal plant in wetlands. It is a large, rhizome plant. His bedspread is usually white. A beautiful, elegant flower is one of the most popular flowers among phytodesigners who use it in the most expensive and sophisticated bouquets.
Ethiopian are rhizome plants. This species does not need a dormant period, but is demanding on air humidity and soil moisture.
Varieties with colored bedspreads belong to the undersized species. The height of these plants does not exceed half a meter. All of them are hybrids - unlike the Ethiopian, the "colored" ones have a rhizome in the form of a tuber.
In winter, the flowers shed their leaves. During the dormant period, the tubers are stored in a cool place at an air temperature of 12-15 degrees. Watering is reduced to 1 time in 7-10 days.
Below you can see the photos and names of indoor calla lilies of various types.
Calla Elliott. Abundantly flowering ornamental plant with large heart-shaped green leaves with white spots. A fairly long bedspread (up to 15 cm) is distinguished by a contrasting color: on the outside it is yellowish-green, and on the inside it is yellow. The golden yellow flowers are used for cutting. This culture propagates in tubers, which are stored all winter in a dry, cool room. Prefers light, sunny windowsills, favors regular watering.
Calla Remani. Tuberous appearance of a rather miniature exterior: leaves and flowers are significantly inferior to their larger "relatives", the height of the culture does not exceed 50 cm. Remani is characterized by a bright pink-red blanket.This variety served as a source material for breeding even more variegated varieties of pink, dark purple, lilac and other shades.
Calla Amethyst. "Amethyst" is distinguished by violet tenderness and delicate aroma reminiscent of the freshness of the sea breeze. The height of this type of indoor calla lilies varies within the range: 60 -120 cm, depending on growing conditions. The peduncle is tall, stately. Flowers "Amethyst" were considered the most suitable for decorating the boudoirs of queens and noble ladies.
Calla Vermeer. Vermeer shimmers with a satin splendor of contrasts. A white edging over a purple veil of slightly wavy petals covers a bright lemon cob. Leaves are decorative, with white specks. Does not grow taller than 60-70 cm.
