Calla in zone 5, how to plant now?

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MaryE Baker City, OR(Zone 5b) Nov 20, 2002

I bought some calla lily bulbs and now wonder if I would be safe planting them in the ground. Our winters can get quite cold here, down to -20, but that is rare. Last year we only had 0 about twice. However, the ground freezes and stays frozen for months. Should I play it safe and put my callas in a pot and start them slowly over the winter inside? Thanks.

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motts1 south central, WI(Zone 5a) Nov 20, 2002

I do not think that callas are hardy in zone 5, you might want to check on storage, like for begonias or cannas. It might be on the bulb forum.

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Roselaine North Vancouver, BC(Zone 8a) Nov 21, 2002

there you go.........Mary E. right on the nose! Ive potted them in clay pots(around 1 gallon size), and then let them go on in the cooler part of my glasshouse..in the warmer weather, empy the container, soil and all, and away you go! Elaine

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MaryE Baker City, OR(Zone 5b) Nov 24, 2002

Thanks, into the pots they go.

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