The Reasons Why Florists Are
Happily Busy With Their Shops And Planting Calla Lily Bulbs
Article about Calla Lily Bulbs
by Mattis Bailey
Specials and
New Varieties of This Season
Calla lily bulbs are among the reasons why
florists are happily busy with their shops. Customers are especially fond for
their centerpiece. Even weddings, thanksgiving and other occasions are not
spared from the flower's grace. Why not, when the flowers, variant in colors, are wide, deep, and resembling a
trumpet! A native of the South African, the calla lily bulbs can grow up to 2
feet tall.
One stem of
its flower sells between $5 and $9 at a shop, making calla lilies among the favorite cut-flowers in
North America. Although considered as a spring bulb, the calla lily bulbs can
be planted anytime of the year, and they thrive in almost all climate zones all
year around.
This flowers require a place where they can
enjoy a good amount of sunlight, especially in the afternoon. In some
instances, they thrive even when the temperature soars higher than 55 degrees
Fahrenheit.
And while
they need water to quench their thirst, they prefer
soil that has good water drainage. Allowing them to soak in water for a long
time will actually damage their roots. The best thing to do is to ensure that
the area does not hold puddles longer than 4 hours after the rain has stopped.
Nevertheless, when it does, the wise thing to do is to find another area. Or,
amending the soil will be a great alternative.
Peat moss,
compost, earthworm castings, manure, and ground bark are among the excellent
organic soil amendments.
In planting
the calla lily bulbs, setting a foot apart from each
other is the best, while the depth must not be deeper than 6 inches. If the
calla lilies are cultivated in pots, the bulbs should be planted shallowly,
ensuring that the tops of the tubers are exposed.
Also, make
it certain that the eyes of the bulbs are facing upward when they are planted
into the soil. After covering the bulbs with soil, follow it with water. This
will make the roots to sprout quickly.
Mattis
Bailey is gardener enthusiast, and enjoys helping others get started in this
amazing hobby. The newest eBook, "Herb Garden Kits," teaches
gardening and everything you need to know about Calla Lily Bulbs. If you need to know more info
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