Illuminate your pots and flowerbeds with Calla 'Dior', a variety that embodies horticultural luxury with its deep, velvety purplish-pink color. Its elegantly sculpted spathes stand proudly above green foliage speckled with translucent spots, creating a striking visual contrast. Perfect for adding a touch of contemporary sophistication to your outdoor decor, this Calla blooms with remarkable generosity throughout the summer.

Characteristics

• Foliage : Sagittate (arrow-shaped) leaves, rich green, interspersed with decorative white speckles. Deciduous in Quebec (bulb to be stored).
• Flowering : Large, funnel-shaped flowers of intense and uniform purplish-pink, borne on rigid, sturdy stems.
• Light : Prefers full sun for optimal coloration, but tolerates partial shade, especially during scorching afternoons.
• Habit : Upright, compact, and proud.
• Growth : Moderate speed, reaching approximately 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 inches) in height.
• Soil : Requires rich, fertile, and, above all, well-drained substrate to prevent rhizome rot.
• Temperature : Canadian hardiness zone 9 (considered an annual or a bulb to be stored in Quebec).
• Resistance : Good resistance to fungal diseases if drainage is adequate; rarely affected by common pests.

Uses

• Types of Use : Ideal in containers (flowering pots) on a terrace, as a border in flowerbeds, or as cut flowers for high-end bouquets.
• Decorative Advantages : Provides vertical structure and exceptional color depth; its speckled foliage remains decorative even without flowers.

Care

• Watering: Keep the soil uniformly moist during the active growing period, without waterlogging the potting mix.
• Fertilization : Apply a balanced flower fertilizer every two weeks from June to August to support blooming.
• Pruning : Remove faded flowers by cutting the stem at the base to stimulate new bud formation.
• Planting : Plant rhizomes 10 cm (4 inches) deep once all risk of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up.
• Winter Protection: Dig up the rhizomes after the first light frost, let them dry, and store them in a cool, dry place (approximately 10°C/50°F) for the winter.