Flower lovers now have a large selection of different varieties of indoor calla lily available. While previously there were only species with white bracts, today you can enjoy a variety of beautiful flower colors. A small selection of the most beautiful calla varieties.
What types of calla lilies are there?
Popular calla varieties include “Mango” (yellow-orange), “Pink” (pink), “Schwarzwalder” (black-red), “Green Goddess” (green-white), “Crowsborough” (white), “Mozart” (orange), “Pasja” (light/dark purple), “Garnet Glow” (pink) and “Cantor” (black). These varieties vary in height, flowering time and winter hardiness.
Planting calla lilies in the garden or in a pot
Calla with the Latin name Zantedeschia aethiopica should not be confused with the swamp calla (Calla palustris). Both species look very similar, but have different location and care conditions.
Basically you can keep all varieties of Zantedeschia in the house or in the garden.
The care is not significantly different. With both forms of cultivation, you must ensure sufficient moisture during the flowering period.
Calla blooms at different times
When the types of calla lilies you planted will bloom depends on whether you grow them indoors or keep them in the garden.
Room calla for the flower window blooms earlier because you can bring it out of winter dormancy in January.
Calla varieties for the garden don't come outdoors until May. They bloom later.
Known calla varieties
Below you will find some of the most beautiful types of calla lilies. The stated flowering times apply to plants growing outdoors.
| Name | color | Growth height | Flowering time outdoors | hardy | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| “Mango” | Yellow-orange | 60 – 80 cm | July / August | no | Pot / outdoors |
| “Pink” | Pink | 20 – 50 cm | July – October | no | Pot / outdoors |
| “Black Forest” | Black-red | 60 – 90 cm | July – September | no | Pot / outdoors |
| “Green Coddes” | Green-white | approx. 40cm | April – June | no | Pot / outdoors |
| “Crowsborough” | White | up to 100 cm | June – August | yes | Freeland |
| “Mozart” | Orange | 30 – 40 cm | June – August | no | Pot / outdoors |
| “Pasja” | Light/Dark Violet | 40 – 50 cm | June – August | no | Pot / outdoors |
| “Garnet Glow” | Pink | 40 – 50 cm | June – August | no | Pot / outdoors |
| “Cantor” | Black | 50 – 60 cm | July – October | no | Pot / outdoors |
Tips & Tricks
Most calla varieties do not grow as tall in pots as they do outdoors. If you want to plant tall species, you should use a container. A large indoor calla lily in a pot looks particularly decorative on the terrace or balcony.
