Plants in genus zantedeschia
Zantedeschia rehmannii
Zantedeschia rehmannii, commonly known as the pink calla lily, is a lovely flowering plant that blooms in early summer. It features mauve to rose-purple spathes with yellow spadices and grows to about 16 inches tall. This plant is slightly frost hardy and prefers well-composted soil in part shade, making it a charming addition to gardens.
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Zantedeschia aethiopica is a dwarf selection of the calla lily, featuring glossy green leaves and creamy white funnel-like flowers. It thrives in moist soils and bright sun, making it suitable for wet sites or as a potted plant submerged in water. This plant is winter hardy in zone 7 and is known for its superb cut flowers.
Zantedeschia albomaculata
Zantedeschia albomaculata, commonly known as the spotted calla lily, features clear white flowers and provides textural interest in perennial gardens. This plant is known for its unique appearance and is suitable for adding visual interest to garden landscapes.
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Green Goddess'
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Green Goddess' is a tropical-looking plant with glossy green foliage and large green flowers flecked with white. It is a prolific bloomer that thrives in very moist, well-drained sites and can even be submerged in water. This plant is winter hardy in zone 7 and prefers sun for at least half a day. Its broad foliage provides a striking contrast to finer textured plants, making it a superb choice for cut flowers.
Zantedeschia 'Dark Eyes'
Zantedeschia 'Dark Eyes' is a plant with solid green leaves and lavender-pink chalices with a dark maroon patch. It flowers in late spring and is suitable for sun to part sun locations, adding a tropical look to gardens with its striking blooms.
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'White Giant'
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'White Giant' is a giant calla lily with green and white speckled leaves and large, creamy-white cup flowers. It grows up to 6 feet tall and thrives in wet sites, making it suitable for submerged pots. This plant is winter hardy in zone 7 and makes excellent cut flowers.
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Swartberg Giant'
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Swartberg Giant' is a striking plant that thrives in wet sites and can be submerged in water. It grows over 4 feet tall, with flowers reaching 4.5 feet in height, and blooms starting in April. This plant is winter hardy in zone 7 and requires the removal of spent flowers to prevent seed production.
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Pink Mist'
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Pink Mist' features solid green spade-shaped leaves and 2-foot tall light pink calla-like flowers. It blooms in early spring, late summer, and fall, thriving in rich moist soil. This plant is winter hardy in zone 7 and requires sun for at least half a day.
Zantedeschia 'Millennium Gold'
Zantedeschia 'Millennium Gold' is a standout calla lily with glossy green leaves speckled with white. It produces brilliant gold, goblet-shaped flowers on 20-inch tall spikes. This plant thrives in rich, slightly moist soils and is a striking addition to any garden with its vibrant color and elegant form.
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Marshmallow'
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Marshmallow' is an evergreen plant with glossy green spade-shaped foliage and soft pink funnel-like flowers. It grows best in wet sites and can be submerged in water, making it ideal for rain gardens. This plant is winter hardy in zone 7 and requires sun for at least half a day.
Zantedeschia 'Elegance'
Zantedeschia 'Elegance' is a tropical-looking plant with rosy pink flowers that bloom on 24-inch stalks in June. Its striking appearance makes it a popular choice for adding a touch of elegance to gardens. This plant thrives in sun to part sun and is known for its resilience to various conditions.
Zantedeschia 'Picasso'
Zantedeschia 'Picasso' is a striking plant introduced by Cecilius Jan-Jochem Randag, reaching 30 inches tall and 18 inches wide. It features large, white-spotted, arrow-shaped leaves and purple flowers with a wide white lip, blooming from late May to summer. This plant adds a touch of elegance to gardens with its unique coloration.
Zantedeschia 'Paco'
Zantedeschia 'Paco' is known for its 18-inch tall flower stalks in late spring, featuring a floral pitcher with a dark purple center and mauvy pink border.
Zantedeschia 'Captain Fuego'
Zantedeschia 'Captain Fuego' is a hardy perennial bulb known for its speckled sword-like foliage and creamy apricot-colored blooms. It attracts butterflies and bees, blooming all summer long. This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, rich soil and consistent moisture, making it a versatile choice for gardens in zones 8 and up.
Zantedeschia 'Flame'
Zantedeschia 'Flame' is a striking hybrid plant with white speckled upright green leaves and bright golden chalices. The flowers develop a bright orange ring around the collar, adding a vibrant touch to gardens. This plant is a hybrid of Zantedeschia elliottiana and Zantedeschia rehmannii.
Zantedeschia 'Lavender Gem'
Zantedeschia 'Lavender Gem' is a dwarf calla lily that grows up to 14 inches tall, featuring carmine purple flowers in early summer. This plant is ideal for adding a splash of color to gardens and thrives in sunny locations.
Zantedeschia 'Treasure'
Zantedeschia 'Treasure' is a unique plant with tropical-looking flowers that bloom in early summer. The flowers have a yellowish burnt bronze color, making them suitable for hot parts of the garden. This plant is native to South Africa and is resistant to rabbits, making it a hardy choice for sunny to partially sunny areas.
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'African Gold'
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'African Gold' is a winter-growing species with green leaves featuring golden striped veins and white chalice-like flowers. It is evergreen in milder climates and flowers in early spring in cold climates. This plant thrives in wet sites and can be submerged in water.
Zantedeschia 'Amethyst'
Zantedeschia 'Amethyst' is a perennial known for its rosy pinkish-lavender blooms with a glowing yellow spadix center. It features unique white-speckled, upright foliage and is deer-resistant. This sun-loving plant attracts butterflies and prefers well-drained soil, making it a vibrant addition to any garden.
Zantedeschia 'Captain Murano'
Zantedeschia 'Captain Murano' is a striking plant with white-speckled green leaves and hot pink pitchers with an orange base and yellow spadix. It grows up to 18 inches tall and blooms in late spring, preferring slightly moist soils and part sun. This plant requires lifting and storage in peat moss in colder climates north of Zone 7b.
Zantedeschia 'Callelujah'
Zantedeschia 'Callelujah' is known for its colorful summer blooms and grows 16-24 inches tall. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil, making it hardy in zones 8-10.
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Hercules'
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Hercules' is a striking perennial known for its large, white-spotted leaves and dramatic white flowers. It can grow over 3 feet tall, with flower spikes reaching up to 4 feet. This plant thrives in wet conditions and can even be submerged in water, making it ideal for bog gardens. It is winter hardy in USDA zone 7 and requires at least half a day of sunlight. The broad foliage provides a bold contrast to finer textured plants, and the flowers are excellent for cutting. Maintenance is minimal, involving the removal of faded leaves and flowers.
Zantedeschia 'Sunshine'
Zantedeschia 'Sunshine' is a plant with yellow trumpet-shaped flowers and spotted green foliage. It prefers sun or partial shade and blooms in mid-summer, thriving in humid conditions. Hardy in zones 8-10, this plant spreads by producing bulbs, adding a bright touch to gardens.
Zantedeschia 'Odessa'
Zantedeschia 'Odessa', a calla lily hybrid, is distinguished by its glossy black-purple flowers and white-flecked green leaves. It grows on 20-inch tall spikes and blooms in early summer, adding a dramatic touch to gardens with its striking appearance.
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Crowborough'
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Crowborough' is an imported plant from South Africa, known for its large green foliage and spectacular giant white flowers in late spring. This tropical-looking plant thrives in sun to part sun and is rabbit resistant, making it a striking addition to rain gardens and sun perennials.
Zantedeschia 'Dubai Nights'
Zantedeschia 'Dubai Nights' is a plant with dark purple flowers that are resistant to deer. It grows to a height of 16-20 inches and can thrive in full sun or part sun. This plant is adaptable to various soil types and is an annual in zones 1-11.
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Whipped Cream'
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Whipped Cream' is a striking plant with large green leaves and pure white, funnel-like flowers. It blooms in late spring and resumes in September, thriving in moist sites with at least half a day of sun. This low-maintenance plant is winter hardy in zone 7 and should have spent flowers removed to encourage new growth.