Many flower lovers mistakenly believe that the colored leaves of the calla are the flower. That is only partially true. The calla flower consists of a bract that encloses the actual inflorescence, a bulb.
The beautiful calla blooms for quite a long time
Structure of calla flowers
Calla (Zantedeschia) belongs to the arum family. This can already be seen from the typical shape of the flower.
They consist of a bulb containing the seeds, which is the actual flower. The piston can be very inconspicuous. In many varieties, especially the white species, it protrudes from the bracts and is a striking yellow, green or brown.
The bracts have white, yellow, pink, red, dark purple or almost black colors depending on the calla variety.
Long lasting blooms
Calla flowers are quite long-lived. In a favorable location they will last up to six weeks.
Calla that blooms in summer lasts longer if you plant the bulbs outdoors or keep them in pots on the patio.
Calla can last up to three weeks in a vase if cut at the right time. As a cut flower, calla lilies also need good care.
Calla flowers cannot be preserved
Calla is a popular choice for bridal bouquets because of its beautiful colors and distinctive flower shape. However, it must be remembered that calla can not be dried or preserved in any other way. If you want to keep your bridal bouquet for eternity, you should opt for other flowers.
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The name "Calla" goes back to the Greek goddess Calliope, who is said to have been beautiful in the legend. The botanical name is "Zantedeschia" after the discoverer of the flower, an Italian botanist.