The weather affects us all, and as gardeners and nursery men maybe more than most. My daily jobs are dictated by the weather and I remember the year by the weather. I think our obsession with the weather is due to its uncertainty and changeability but that’s what keeps us on our toes. Last winter […]
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As the summer come to an end and autumn sets in, you will find that the leaves naturally start to yellow and the plant looks a bit sorry for itself. It is at this stage or before the first frost that you need to get your plant ready for the winter. The coloured Zantedeschia rhizomes […]
After planting you rhizome (bulb) and getting it to the flowering stage the care is relatively simple. If you have a rhizome and need growing information please see your page on growing coloured Zantedeschia. Once the nights are frost free (Ideally 6oC+) the plants can be placed outside. Coloured Zantedeschia like to grow in light, […]
When you receive your Zantedeschia rhizome remove it from its plastic packing and ideally plant it straight away. If you cannot plant it immediately store it in a dry, cool but frost free location for up to 2 weeks. Plant your Zantedeschia rhizome (bulb) in a 2ltr pot, 2.5cm under the surface, using free draining […]
The most important side of the business is growing and displaying Zantedeschia (also known as Calla) at flower shows, including RHS flower shows. We sell a range of around 10 colours both as a flowering plant in a 2 litre pot and as rhizomes for you to plant and nurture yourself. The potted Zantedeschia (Calla) […]
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