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Warm orange Calla 'Captain Lido'
The Calla 'Captain Lido' is a real eye-catcher with its warm orange flowers. The elegant, trumpet-shaped blooms contrast beautifully with the fresh green foliage, instantly adding a summery and luxurious feel to your garden or patio.
This Calla is perfect for pots, but also performs well in open ground. Thanks to its clean shape and sturdy stems, it is also highly suitable as a cut flower. Place a few stems in a vase and you immediately have a stylish bouquet.
'Captain Lido' blooms abundantly in summer and is easy to grow. Ideal if you want a striking flowering plant without too much effort.
Position
Callas prefer a warm, bright location. They thrive best in sun or partial shade. The more sun, the richer the bloom. Choose a sheltered spot, as they do not like cold winds.
- 🌞 Sun to partial shade
- 🌱 Well-drained, fertile soil
- 🌼 Perfect for pots and containers
Care
The tubers of Calla 'Captain Lido' are easy to grow. Plant them in spring (after frost) and give them a good start with water.
- 💧 Water regularly, especially during dry periods
- 🌿 Feed occasionally during growth for better flowering
- ✂️ Remove faded flowers to encourage new buds
- ❄️ Not frost hardy – lift tubers in autumn or overwinter frost-free
Tip from us: Combine 'Captain Lido' with yellow or purple Callas for a vibrant effect in pots or borders.
Organic Calla 'Captain Lido' order information
✅ Skal certified: 109459
📦 Packed per 1 tuber or choose volume discount.
💰 Volume discount: A
Specifications
| Flowering time: | July - October |
| Planting time: | From May (or pre-grow from March) |
| Planting depth: | 5 cm deep |
| Plant spacing: | 30 cm apart |
| Height: | 50 cm |
| Flower diameter: | 10 cm |
| Position: | Sun, partial shade |
| Soil pH: | Loam, sandy soil – slightly acidic/neutral |
| Hardiness: | Not frost hardy |
| Propagation: | Good |
| Origin: | South Africa |
| Family: | Araceae (arum family) |
| Color: | Orange |
| Group: | Tuberous perennials |
| Bee friendly: | No |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Tuber size: | 15/+ |
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