Calla 'Mercedes' (1 rhizome) – A burst of flamboyant orange! 🌞🌿 Submitted by Van Noort
Bring an exotic and bright touch to your garden with the Calla 'Mercedes' ! Its bright orange petals and bright yellow center instantly catch the eye, making this flower a real jewel for beds, borders and pots . Ideal for bouquets and floral arrangements , it offers abundant flowering from early summer to autumn . Easy to grow, it thrives in full sun or partial shade and in well-drained soil .
🌱 Characteristics of the variety
📏 Height : 40 cm (16")
🌸 Flower size : Medium
☀️ Exposure : Full sun to partial shade
🌡 Hardiness : Not hardy (zones 8-10, dig up before winter)
🦌 Deer resistance : Yes
💧 Water requirements : Medium (moist but well-drained soil)
📍 Ideal soil : Silty or clayey, acidic to neutral pH
📦 Quantity : 1 rhizome
🌿 Planting and growing Calla 'Mercedes'
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ From March to May , after the last frosts.
🔹 Where to plant it?
✔️ In open ground : Ideal for flowerbeds and bright borders .
✔️ In a pot : Sublime for terraces and balconies .
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Plant the rhizome 10 cm deep , pointed part upwards.
2️⃣ Space the plants 30 cm apart for a nice distribution.
3️⃣ Water lightly after planting , then maintain regular humidity.
4️⃣ Add liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks for prolonged flowering.
💡 Tip : Pair it with red and yellow Callas for a flamboyant, tropical effect !
🌿 Maintenance of Calla 'Mercedes'
💦 Watering : Keep soil moist but well drained .
🌱 Fertilizer : Add a balanced fertilizer every 15 days during the flowering period.
✂️ Pruning : Remove faded flowers to prolong flowering.
❄️ Wintering :
✔️ Dig up the rhizomes after the first frosts , let them dry and store them in a cool, dry place.
💡 Why choose Calla 'Mercedes'?
✅ Intense and bright flowering
✅ Ideal for flowerbeds, borders and pots
✅ Superb cut flower for vibrant bouquets
✅ Easy to grow and minimal maintenance
✨ Add a touch of fire and vibrancy to your garden with the Calla 'Mercedes'! ✨
🌿 Pair it with other Callas for a garden with bright and vibrant colors! 😊
