Zantedeschia Captain Ventura (Calla Lily)
Noted for its big, bold blooms, Calla Lily ‘Captain Ventura’ (Zantedeschia) boasts pure white chalice-shaped flowers (spathes), atop elegant, mid-green, arrow-shaped, white-spotted leaves. On display for weeks from summer to fall, this Calla Lily is prized by florists.
Noted for its big, bold blooms, Calla Lily 'Captain Ventura' (Zantedeschia) boasts pure white chalice-shaped flowers (spathes), atop elegant, mid-green, arrow-shaped, white-spotted leaves. On display for weeks from summer to fall, this Calla Lily is prized by florists.
- Rising elegantly on sturdy stems, this Calla Lily will grow up to 16-20 in. tall (40-50 cm).
- Spectacular effect when planted in drifts through beds and borders. Great for containers and excellent for bouquets too!
- Performs best in full sun to partial shade in moist and well-drained soil.
- Deer and rabbit resistant.
- All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. The sap may irritate skin and eyes.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 8 – 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 4 – 10 |
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Bulbs |
| Plant Family | Zantedeschia – Calla Lilies |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12″ (30cm) |
| Depth | 4" (10cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Rabbit, Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |