How to Plant Calla Lily Bulbs

White calla lilies.

Calla lilies are a South African flower that are popular with florists and home gardeners. They have wide blooms that resemble trumpets, and grow in a wide variety of beautiful colors. Most calla lilies grow to be under 2 feet tall and make attractive additions to flower beds. Calla lilies grow well in planters and pots, and often bloom into late summer.

Things You'll Need

• Shovel
• All-purpose fertilizer
• Garden spade

Instructions

1. Choose a location to plant your calla lilies. The area should receive at least six hours of sunlight each day, as well as some afternoon shade. Select a spot where each bulb can be planted 12 to 24 inches apart.

2. Sprinkle fertilizer onto the surface of the soil and work it into the dirt with the garden spade.

3. Dig a hole for each bulb that is 4 to 6 inches deep, and wide enough to accommodate the bulb.

4. Place each bulb into the hole, cover it with dirt and lightly pat down the soil with your hands until it is firm. Water the bulbs well.

5. Maintain your calla lilies. Water them often, weed the soil around the lilies and fertilize once a month.

Tips & Warnings

• Calla lilies can also be planted in pots. Plant the bulbs 6 to 12 inches apart in pots or planters.

• Plant calla lilies when the temperatures will not fall below 55 degrees F for three months after planting.

References

• How to Plant Calla Lilies