Calla Lily 'Best Gold'
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14-18" tall. A deep golden blooming Calla Lily, 'Best Gold' blooms beginning in mid-summer from a late spring planting. Plant in sun or part sun into a compost enriched, moisture retentive soil with regular irrigation for best results. They are also excellent in container gardens. Cold hardy in zones 8-10. In colder zones lift the bulbs in fall and store in a cool place over the winter. Hybridized from species native to South Africa.| SKU | HSB2T01 |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Calla Lily 'Best Gold' |
| Botanical Name | Zantedeschia 'Best Gold' |
| Zones | 8, 9, 10 |
| Ships As | Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Mature Height | 14-18" tall |
| Bulb Size | 14/16 cm |
| Bulb Spacing | 3 bulbs per sq. ft. |
| Planting Depth | Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1" to 2" below the soil line. |
| Bloom Time | Mid summer until frost |
| Days to Bloom | 70-75 days |
| Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
| Soil Type | Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Average Soil |
| Advantages | Deer Resistant, Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to grow, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Containers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks) |
| Additional Information | Can be grown as an annual in zones 3-7. Hardy in zones 8-10. |
| Poisonous | Yes |
| Ideal Region | Coastal California, Southeast, Pacific Northwest |
| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
Planting Guides
Summer Blooming Bulbs, including popular varieties such as gladiolus and dahlias, are planted in the spring and bloom in the summer. Most of these bulbs are tropical and require warm weather to be planted. There must not be any danger of frost and your ground temperature must have reached 55 degrees Fahrenheit before planting. Many of our summer blooming bulbs can be planted as perennials in zones 9-10 (zone 8 if mulched), but should be treated as annuals in cooler climates. You can lift them and store them in the fall, or bring patio pots inside before frost. See page 15 of our Planting Guide for a bulb depth planting illustration.
Growing Calla Lilies:
These tender bulbs can be planted in pots or in the ground. Calla Lily bulbs can be planted as perennials in zones 9-10 (zone 8 if mulched), but should be treated as annuals in cooler climates. You can lift them and store them in the fall, or bring patio pots inside before frost. Calla Lily bulbs quickly create a sizable plant, often growing to 36' high.View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
Shipping
Plant Shipping: Buy now and we will ship your order at the ideal planting time for your region. Spring-Planted Perennial and Bulb orders will ship from February 27-June 30, warmest zones first. Most plant orders will arrive within 3-4 days, or less, of leaving our greenhouses. This prompt delivery is provided without additional express charges.
Grass Plugs Will ship at planting time in spring 2017, beginning in late February.
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USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
- If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
- If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
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