What Pairs Best In The Garden With Maroon Calla Lilies?

Calla lilies are stunning flowers with long and slender stems and unique funnel-shaped blossoms. They make a lovely addition to any home or garden, offering a splash of color wherever you plant them. When choosing companion plants for your calla lilies, consider both color and texture. Plants with similar colors will create a bold and dramatic look, while those with contrasting colors will add a beautiful touch.

Calla lilies are popular in ornamental gardens and are frequently used in flower arrangements or wedding bouquets. There are many different varieties of this flowering plant, and they can be used in garden bed groupings, containers, and as focal points or accessory plants. They are versatile annuals that offer food for pollinators, color for small space or container gardens, and armfuls of cut blooms that professional florists and DIY flower arrangers love.

To complement the calla lilies, use asparagus fern, Dichondra, creeping Jenny, or ivy leaf geranium for texture and Calibrachoa for color. All plants grow well in sun to part shade. If you want to plant Callas in containers, they usually do better on their own with no companions. Lavender, Catmint, Freesia, Creeping Jenny, Hostas, Geraniums, and other green companions can be used to complement Calla lilies.

Green companions for Calla Lilies include Ferns and Hostas, Athyrium filix-femina (Lady Fern), Dahlias and Gladiolus, Peonies, Irises, and Columbines. Low-growing companions should not be planted with Calla Lilies.

In summary, calla lilies are versatile annuals that provide beautiful flowers in the garden for weeks. They can be used in garden bed groupings, containers, and as focal points or accessory plants. They come in many beautiful colors, including classic white, yellow, orange, pink, rose, lavender, and dark maroon.

Do calla lilies grow back after cutting?

Pruning Calla Lilies should be done cautiously, as they are not as generous with flowers as other plants. Only cut back withered flowers, as new ones won’t grow in their place. Use sharp, sterilized pruning shears for larger tasks, precision pruners or bonsai shears for smaller tasks. Cleanliness is crucial, especially when preventing disease spread. Remove wilted flowers and yellowing foliage below the base of the flower or leaf, wearing gloves to avoid unpleasant encounters with the plant’s sap. Remember to maintain cleanliness and hygiene when pruning Calla Lilies.

Where is the best place to put a calla lily?

Calla lily hybrids require frost-free conditions, such as a well-lit windowsill, conservatory, or heated greenhouse. Once frost has passed, they can be grown in the garden, pots, or border. They thrive in bright, well-lit spots out of the strongest midday sun. Plants should be sheltered from wind and grown from thick rhizomes or fleshy roots. To grow from dormant rhizomes, buy ready-grown plants in spring and summer and plant them 8-10 cm deep in a peat-free potting compost. Plant indoors for earlier flowers or outside after frosts. Indoor plants need to be gradually hardened off or acclimatized to the outdoors by standing out for increasing periods.

What not to plant with lilies?

To ensure the health and longevity of your lily plants, avoid using ivy and other ground covers that quickly form dense mats, as they can choke out your bulbs and provide hiding places for mollusks. Instead, choose plants that do not grow taller than the listed height for each lily cultivar, be mindful of watering needs, and avoid climbing plants that may strangle your stems.

Alyssum (Lobularia) Cosmos, Dahlia, Dianthus barbatus, Geranium (Pelargonium), Marigold (Tagetes), Nigella (Love in a mist), Pansy (great in coastal areas), Poppies (Papaver), Penstemon, Primrose (Primula), Snapdragons (old standard types can overwhelm if planted too close, but many are perennial in your area if planted in well-drained soil or under the eves of the house). Violets (Viola) are also great in coastal areas, and Zinnia (shorter varieties) are a great choice for lily plants.

In summary, it is essential to choose plants that do not require a lot of water, such as Alyssum (Lobularia), Cosmos (Sonata Series), Dahlia (Dianthus barbatus), Geranium (Pelargonium), Marigold (Tagetes), Nigella (Love in a mist), Pansy (Papaver), Poppies (Papaver), Penstemon (Primula), Snapdragons (old standard types can overwhelm if planted too close), Violets (Viola), and Zinnia (Zinnia).

Do calla lilies grow better in pots or in the ground?

Calla lilies are suitable for houseplants, patios, or seasonal outdoor bedding displays. They should be planted under the soil surface with the rhizome’s eyes facing upwards. A loam-based compost like John Innes No. 2 or a good multi-purpose compost is suitable for pot planting. Plant one rhizome to an 8″ pot or three to a 16″ pot. Cover the pots with decorative stones if desired. Water freely during the summer months and feed with a fertilizer every two weeks.

Caring for calla lilies involves lifting them before frosts and storing them in trays of compost in a cool, dark, frost-free location. Do not overwater and ensure that the rhizomes are covered with decorative stones if desired. In most areas, the foliage will be affected by frost and slightly blackened.

What flower compliments lilies?

Lilies are optimal companion plants for perennial beds, exhibiting a preference for cool soil and warm sunlight for optimal flower production. It is recommended that these plants be planted alongside roses, Agastache, Echinops, Salvia, and Veronica, allowing them to receive partial shade while allowing sunlight for blooming. If necessary, provide support through the use of stakes and apply a summer mulch to maintain optimal root temperature. It is imperative to ensure that lilies are kept out of the reach of cats, as they are toxic to this species.

Do calla lilies prefer sun or full sun?

Calla Lilies, native to South Africa, are tender perennial plants that grow from a bulb-like rhizome. They thrive in full sun or partial shade, with full sun being ideal for cool summer areas and partial shade for hot summers. They thrive in organically rich, moist, well-drained soils, with consistent moisture but avoiding overwatering to prevent rot. These flowers, known as chalice-shaped flowers, surround a yellow finger-like stalk. They are easy to grow, providing a spectacular effect with their rich, cheerful colors and chalice-shaped flowers.

They bloom from 6 to 12 weeks in late spring and throughout the summer, depending on location and variety. There are early-season, mid-season, and late-season calla lily varieties available. However, they are poisonous and can cause severe discomfort if ingested. To ensure the best results, choose rhizomes that are large, firm, and plump, as the size of the rhizome is highly correlated to the plant’s overall size and its blossoms.

How to arrange lilies in a garden?

Lily bulbs can be planted in groups for a bolder effect, with a minimum of 3 bulbs. Mixing Lily cultivars can reduce the overall effect, as each cultivar has its own height, blooming period, and character. Tall Lilies are typically planted at the back of the border or in island beds, while dwarf Lilies are placed at the front. Tall Lilies can be planted among or behind shrub roses and small to medium-sized shrubs like Spireas, providing support and reducing the need for staking.

A wide range of companion plants, such as ornamental grasses, perennials, annuals, or shrubs, can enhance the Lily’s qualities and create a serene balance. Most Lilies thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, but some prefer partial shade. Some Lilies prefer slightly acidic or alkaline soils, and certain rules must be followed to ensure their success.

Do calla lilies like a lot of water?

Calla lilies require a warm, moist environment between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, with humidity and moisture. They thrive in humid summers, and dormant plants in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. To overwinter, dig up rhizomes before temperatures drop below freezing in the fall. Feed calla lilies upon planting and every spring to promote flowering. Most well-balanced fertilizers work, but avoid choosing a blend with too much nitrogen, as it can reduce the plant’s flowering. It is essential to avoid overwatering calla lilies, as they will dry out sooner than ground plantings. Fertilizer should be chosen carefully to avoid reducing the plant’s flowering.

Can you leave calla lilies in the ground all year?

Calla lilies can be cared for after they bloom by leaving them in the ground to bloom again next summer in winter-hardy climates (zones 8-10). If flowering decreases, dig and divide the rhizomes. In cooler areas (zones 3-7), calla lilies are treated as annuals with new bulbs planted each spring or overwintered indoors. To save energy for next year’s flowers, fertilize the plants throughout the growing season, cut off flower stems when they fade, and continue until the foliage begins to yellow.

What pairs well with calla lilies?

Portland Nursery offers a variety of perennial and annual calla lilies, with colors ranging from bright whites to dark purple/blacks. These lilies are suitable for woodland gardens with ferns, astilbes, hostas, ligularias, and impatiens. Annual calla lilies pair well with petunias, dusty miller, allysum, creeping jenny, heliotrope, or dichondra. Some Zantedeschia varieties, such as ‘Red Alert’, are tender and Zone 8-tolerant, with bright orange and red flowers from May to August.

What destroys lilies?

Lily leaf beetles, native to Europe, have been a significant pest since their arrival in Massachusetts in 1992. These insects primarily feed on true lilies, including Canada, Turk’s cap, wood lilies, garden lilies, and Fritillaries. Hungry adults and larvae consume both the leaves and flowers, sometimes leaving only the stem behind. Adult beetles are bright red with black legs, antennae, heads, and undersides, and overwinter in soil or plant debris.

They are strong fliers and can travel long distances to find host plants. Once lilies start growing, adult beetles are not far behind. Females lay orange eggs on leaf undersides, flower buds, and flowers, and larvae feed while covering themselves with excrement to deter predators. Hand-picking adults, eggs, and larvae is a good control measure for small gardens, while using insecticides can be effective for large lilies. Before using any pesticide product, read the label and follow the directions closely. Contact the Infoline for specific insecticide recommendations.