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Zantedeschia, Calla Lily 'Sunrise'

Zantedeschia

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Zantedeschia by lakesidecallas
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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
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

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

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

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:

Hazard, Kentucky

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Paris, Texas

Racine, Wisconsin

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OldPerfessor
Hazard, KY (Zone 6b) | May 2012 | positive

I have had this Calla Lily for about 4 years now and keep it coming back every year. It is planted within 3 feet of my house and over win...Read More

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

Good flowering plant. I think I counted 11 blooms off a small bulb. Shocking! Nice color, ranging from dark yellow to orange edges.

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