Frozen Queen will enchant you even before its wine-red blooms begin opening. The unique hues and shapes of the variegated foliage are, in...Read More a word, breathtaking.
Translucent, silvery-white leaves irregularly outlined in green brush strokes elegantly twist and curve as they climb skyward. The upright, trumpet- shaped flowers, which are 4" in length and 2-3" in diameter, arrive in midsummer displaying the colour of a good Bordeaux to add gorgeous contrast.
Outdoors, it deserves a spot in the front row where it can be admired, such as in a border or patio pot. In areas with hot, humid summers, its recommended to plant this calla lily where it will get at least some shade and avoid being in direct sunlight during the hottest hours of the day
Not only can this special calla lily add tremendous colour and form outside your home, it's also fantastic to grow indoors, beautifying any room it occupies! Potted plants should be placed near a window, but avoid placing them directly in the hot midday sun because this could burn the leaves. We suggest proximity to an East-facing window, where they will get morning sun, or a Western window that lets in late-afternoon sunshine. Plants perform best at temperatures of 65-75°F.
Use any regular potting soil, keeping it humid but making sure no standing water gathers inside the pot. In fall, when the growing season is over, allow Frozen Queen to go dormant. Discontinue watering, let the foliage die off and then move your plants to a dark area. Store them for two to three months at 40-50°F, then it will be time to restart the growth cycle. Consider repotting bulbs in fresh soil.
In Most Places, Dig Up the Bulbs in Fall
. If growing them outdoors, they should be planted as soon as the risk of frost has passed. Bulbs can safely be left in the ground all year in hardiness zones 9-10, as well as in zone 8 when the ground is covered with a heavy mulch. In cooler climates, lift bulbs in fall after the foliage yellows. Store them in a dark place at a constant temperature of 40-50°F until replanting the following spring.
Frozen Queen will enchant you even before its wine-red blooms begin opening. The unique hues and shapes of the variegated foliage are, in...Read More