Calla 'Odessa' (1 rhizome), The elegance of deep black! 🖤🌿 Submitted by Van Noort
Enhance your garden with Calla 'Odessa' , a sophisticated variety with intense black petals with deep purple highlights . Its dramatic and luxurious appearance makes it a unique flower , ideal for borders, pots and elegant floral arrangements . Easy to grow, this calla thrives in partial to full sun , in well-drained soil . Perfect for refined bouquets , it offers abundant flowering from early summer until autumn .
🌱 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 'Odessa'
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ From March to May , after the last frosts.
🔹 Where to plant it?
✔️ In open ground : Ideal for dark and elegant flowerbeds and borders .
✔️ In a pot : Perfect for refined 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 white or red Callas for an elegant and modern contrast !
🌿 Calla 'Odessa' Care
💦 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 'Odessa'?
✅ Unique flower of a deep and mysterious black
✅ Ideal for modern and elegant compositions
✅ Perfect for flowerbeds, pots and refined bouquets
✅ Easy to grow and maintain
✨ Add a touch of mystery and sophistication to your garden with the Calla 'Odessa'! ✨
🌿 Pair it with other Callas for a contrasting and spectacular effect! 😊
