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Zantedeschia Gold Rush (Calla Lily)

March 4, 2023
Zantedeschia / Calla Lilies
Calla Lily ‘Gold Rush’ (Zantedeschia) creates quite a sensation in the garden or patio with its succession of long-lasting, rich lemony-yellow, chalice-shaped flowers (spathes). The leaves are broadly arrow-shaped, dark green, and present occasional white spots. On display for weeks from summer to fall! Excellent as cut flowers.

Calla Lily 'Gold Rush' (Zantedeschia) creates quite a sensation in the garden or patio with its succession of long-lasting, rich lemony-yellow, chalice-shaped flowers (spathes). The leaves are broadly arrow-shaped, dark green, and present occasional white spots. On display for weeks from summer to fall! Excellent as cut flowers.

  • Rising elegantly on sturdy stems, this Calla Lily will grow up to 18-24 in. (45-60 cm).
  • Performs best in full sun in moist soil. As a marginal aquatic, plant in loam in baskets in water up to 12 in. deep (30cm).
  • Spectacular effect when planted in drifts through beds and borders, bog gardens, along ponds and streams. Great for containers too!
  • 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
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, High
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, Bog Gardens, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Water Gardens
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage