Zantedeschia 'Pink Jewel' Calla Lily Bulbs

Plant Calla 'Pink Jewel' Calla Lily bulbs in spring, and all summer, the 18- to 24-inch-tall architectural plants put on a captivating display of 2- to 3-inch, velvety, trumpet-shaped flowers in pretty pink shades that range from soft pastels to deeper, more vibrant hues. Borne on sturdy stems that rise above beautifully speckled and spear-shaped leaves, these delicate-looking beauties add a touch of elegance to gardens or cut-flower arrangements. And you can expect 'Pink Jewel' calla lily to set five or more flower stalks per bulb the very first year.

'Pink Jewel' is a species of the Zantedeschia genus, commonly called calla lily. Natives of South Africa and tender perennials in Zones 8-10, calla lilies are often grown as annuals or houseplants in cooler climates. 'Pink Jewel' callas are excellent specimen plants and grow well in a container, with 3 bulbs nicely filling a 10- to 12-inch decorative pot. But these calla lilies look truly spectacular planted in a sweeping drift or grouped in beds and borders.

Virtually trouble free, 'Pink Jewel' calla lilies grow easily and flower best in sunny locations, but they will tolerate partial shade, and they may benefit from full morning sun and some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Calla lilies prefer loose, organically rich, moisture-retentive, freely draining soil, but adapt to a wide range of soils. Plant 'Pink Jewel' calla lily bulbs in warm spring soil after all threat of frost has passed, spacing them 18 to 24 inches apart and 5 inches deep, with the 'eyes' or growing points facing upwards. Water and feed calla lilies regularly during the growing season.

'Pink Jewel' calla bulbs may survive over winter in Zone 7 if heavily mulched, but they are only summer hardy, so in areas receiving frost in the winter, dig them up in fall to overwinter or treat them as annuals.