Illuminate your outdoor spaces with the sun-kissed radiance of Calla 'Captain Sunclub', a prestigious variety from the renowned Captain series. This Calla shines with its pure and vibrant yellow blooms, whose firm-textured spathes stand out beautifully against soft green foliage generously speckled with silvery spots. Perfect for injecting a dose of dynamism, it instantly transforms balconies and flowerbeds into true oases of light throughout the summer, while offering exceptional performance in pots.

Features

• Foliage : Sagittate leaves of bright green, dotted with decorative translucent speckles. Deciduous (rhizome must be stored).
• Flowering : Funnel-shaped flowers of intense and uniform lemon yellow, borne on the remarkably robust stems characteristic of the Captain series.
• Light : Prefers full sun exposure to maximize flower production, while tolerating partial shade.
• Habit : Upright, compact, and regular.
• Growth : Moderate speed, generally reaching a height of 45 to 55 cm.
• Soil : Requires rich, humiferous, and perfectly drained substrate.
• Temperature : Hardiness zone 9 (sensitive to frost, treated as an annual or bulbous plant to be stored).
• Resistances : Excellent resistance to summer heat; rarely affected by diseases if drainage is optimal.

Use

• Types of Use : Ideal in containers (feature pot), in planters on the patio, or to create points of light in a flowerbed.
• Decorative Advantages : Its saturated yellow color creates a striking contrast with dark-leaved plants or blue and purple flowers.

Care

• Watering: Water regularly to keep the potting mix moist, but avoid letting water stagnate in the saucer.
• Fertilization : Apply a liquid fertilizer for annual flowers every two weeks during the growing season.
• Pruning : Remove faded flowers to encourage the development of new flower buds.
• Planting : Plant 10 cm deep in spring, once the soil has reached at least 15°C and all risk of frost has passed.
• Winter Protection: Dig up the rhizomes in autumn before intense frosts, clean them, and store them in a cool, dark place (10°C).