Add a touch of incandescent warmth to your decor with Calla 'Captain Brunello', a variety from the prestigious Captain series renowned for its absolutely unique burnt orange color. Its rich, deep mandarin orange flowers capture the light and seem to radiate above lush green foliage delicately flecked with white. With its robust stems and architectural silhouette, this Calla is the ideal choice for those seeking exotic elegance and a strong colorful presence in their pots or summer beds.

Features

• Foliage : Sagittate (arrow-shaped) leaves of a rich green, sprinkled with translucent silvery spots. Deciduous (rhizome must be stored).
• Flowering : Elegant spathes of a vibrant and warm orange, darkening slightly to a coppery tone as they age. Very rigid stems ensuring impeccable hold.
• Light : Prefers full sun for more intense flower coloration, while tolerating partial shade.
• Habit : Upright, stately, and compact.
• Growth : Moderate speed, reaching approximately 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 inches) in height.
• Soil : Requires fertile soil, rich in organic matter, and offering excellent drainage.
• Temperature : Canadian hardiness zone 9 (sensitive to frost, treated as a bulb to be stored).
• Resistances : Good heat resistance and low susceptibility to fungal diseases if the soil is not waterlogged.

Use

• Types of use : Majestic in containers (feature pot), perfect in a planter on a sunny terrace, or integrated into a bed of tropical annual flowers.
• Decorative advantages : Its vibrant orange color creates dynamic contrasts with blue flowers or purple foliage. Excellent cut flower.

Care

• Watering: Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, while avoiding excess standing water.
• Fertilization : Fertilize every two weeks with a phosphorus-rich fertilizer (type 15-30-15) throughout the flowering period.
• Pruning : Remove faded flowers by cutting the stem cleanly at the base to stimulate the emergence of new buds.
• Planting : Plant rhizomes 10 cm (4 inches) deep once the soil has warmed sufficiently and all risk of ground frost has passed.
• Winter Protection: Dig up the rhizomes in the fall before the ground freezes, clean them, and store them in a cool (10°C / 50°F) and dry place until spring.