Calla lilies are becoming increasingly popular both in the garden and as a cut flower; as the blooms last approximately two weeks in the vase, and maybe longer on the plant; also in the garen the lovely speckled foliage is  an attractive feature.

Callas flower naturally from late spring through to autumn; in the garden they enjoy an open sunny spot with good drainage. The tubers the plants grow from can be left undistrubed in the soil for years to make good size clumps.  In winter the leaves die down and the tubers are dormant until spring growth starts a new season of flowers.

Calla flower colours range from white and cream to pinks, magenta, purples, yellow, orange, and one type is almost black in colour.

Brides often choose calla in their bouquets, and the blooms are sturdy and withstand the knocks and bumps they may recieve during the occasion.  The simple shape of the blooms makes them suitable in modern as well as contempory bouquet styles.