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Zantedeschia, Calla Lily 'Captain Chelsea'

Zantedeschia

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Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Zantedeschia (zan-te-DES-kee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Textured
Veined
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Medium Purple
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sacramento, California

Bessemer City, North Carolina

Paris, Texas

Racine, Wisconsin

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lakesidecallas
Dandridge, TN (Zone 6a) | April 2007 | positive

Tall flower, dark purple with yellow edge. Probably the same as 'Purple Haze'. Dark even in full sun. Good cut flower.

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