Calla 'Captain Promise' (1 rhizome) – A touch of elegance for your garden! ✨🌿 Submitted by Van Noort
Calla 'Captain Promise' is a striking variety with deep, intense purple flowers contrasting with a subtle gold centre . Its sophisticated appearance makes it a perfect choice for beds, borders and floral arrangements . Growing to 40cm (16") , this lush tropical plant can be grown in the ground or in pots . Deer resistant and easy to care for , it will add a touch of regal elegance to your outdoor space.
🌱 Characteristics of the variety
📏 Height : 40 cm (16")
🌸 Flower size : Medium
☀️ Exposure : Full to partial sun
🌡 Hardiness : Not hardy (zones 8-10, dig up before winter)
🦌 Deer resistance : Yes
💧 Water requirements : Medium (moist but well-drained soil)
📍 Ideal soil : Loamy, clayey, well drained, acidic to alkaline pH
📦 Quantity : 1 rhizome
🌿 Planting and growing Calla 'Captain Promise'
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ From March to May , after the last frosts.
🔹 Where to plant it?
✔️ In open ground : Ideal for elegant borders and flowerbeds .
✔️ In a pot : Perfect for terraces and balconies thanks to its structured foliage.
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Soak the rhizome in water for a few hours before planting.
2️⃣ Plant 10 cm deep , spacing 30 cm apart.
3️⃣ Water moderately after planting , then regularly during dry periods.
4️⃣ Add a fertilizer rich in organic matter to prolong flowering.
💡 Tip : Pair it with white or yellow callas for a contrasting and refined composition !
🌿 Calla 'Captain Promise' Care
💦 Watering : Keep the soil moist but well drained , without excess water.
🌱 Fertilizer : Feed a balanced fertilizer every 2 weeks for continued flowering.
✂️ Pruning : Remove faded flowers to encourage new growth.
❄️ Wintering :
✔️ Dig up the rhizomes after the first frosts , let them dry and store them in a cool, dry place.
💡 Why choose Calla 'Captain Promise'?
✅ Elegant and sophisticated bloom
✅ Ideal for lighting up a flower bed or a pot on the terrace
✅ Excellent cut flower for refined bouquets
✅ Easy to grow and deer resistant
✨ Add a touch of mystery and sophistication to your garden with the Calla 'Captain Promise'! ✨
🌿 Pair it with other calla varieties for a garden with rich and harmonious hues! 😊
