Zantedeschia 'Red Alert'
calla lily bulb
Zantedeschia 'Red Alert' elevates the traditional calla lily to new heights with its dramatic, funnel-shaped, deep orange-red spathes that emerge...
1 × bulb
£6.99
available to order from winter
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Plant description
Zantedeschia 'Red Alert' elevates the traditional calla lily to new heights with its dramatic, funnel-shaped, deep orange-red spathes that emerge above unusually large, glossy leaves peppered with white spots and occasional splashes of red.
This clump-forming beauty bears sculptural flowers making bold statements in both garden designs and cut flower arrangements. Perfect for adding tropical drama to sheltered gardens or large containers, this tuberous perennial brings exotic flair to contemporary plantings, though it demands sharp drainage and winter protection to perform at its spectacular best.
This clump-forming beauty bears sculptural flowers making bold statements in both garden designs and cut flower arrangements. Perfect for adding tropical drama to sheltered gardens or large containers, this tuberous perennial brings exotic flair to contemporary plantings, though it demands sharp drainage and winter protection to perform at its spectacular best.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Zantedeschia Red Alert:
Plant the tubers 7-10cm (3-4in) deep and 30cm (12in) apart into reliably moist, rich soil or good-quality potting compost. Water sparingly until new shoots start to emerge and then start to water more regularly. Best grown as a tender, summer interest plant, this calla lily can be protected from cold in a sheltered, frost-free spot during the winter.
Please note:
This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin/eye irritant
Simple but stylish protection
If rabbits, deer, squirrels or cats devour or scratch up your plants these wire mesh protectors will give them time to get established. The pyramid-shaped 'Rabbit Proof Cloche' and dome-shaped 'Squirrel Proof Cloche'
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