Growing calla lilies in the garden

Calla lilies are very decorative, their bright flowers can have shades of yellow, crimson, orange or white. When buying bulbs, make sure they are not dry. It is better to choose larger bulbs, so it is more likely that the calla will bloom in the very first year, but it may turn out that this will not happen, the plant still needs to grow the bulb.

Growing calla lilies in the garden begins with preparing the bulb for planting. For earlier flowering, they are pre-germinated, planted in a pot in March, with the rounded side down to a depth of 2-3 centimeters. Water the substrate gently until shoots appear.

You can also plant non-sprouted bulbs in the ground, then the plant will bloom later. Cultivation of calla lilies in the garden is possible only after the threat of return frosts has passed, they are planted simultaneously with gladioli and dahlias. Plants prefer slightly acidic soil and diffused light. During dry periods, they need to be watered.

Any liquid flower fertilizer can be used for feeding. About a month after planting, the plant will bloom. The number of flowers per bulb depends on the variety and size of the bulb itself. Each flower has a decorative appearance for about a month, and then takes on a greenish tint and begins to slope downward.

In the fall, the onion must be dug out, kept in a cool room for two weeks, then all the leaves and roots must be cut off. In winter, the tubers should be stored at a temperature of about +5 degrees, in a cellar or refrigerator, otherwise they will not bloom next year.