Captain Beretta Calla Lily
Zantedeschia 'Captain Beretta'
Pronunciation: zan-te-DES-kee-uh
SKU #44857
| Description | Dramatic black flowers emerge from a lush clump of thick, sword-like foliage from late spring through midsummer. Adds an exotic, tropical flair to any entryway, porch, or patio. An easy to grow and impressive cut flower. A frost-tender herbaceous perennial in warmer winter regions; may be overwintered indoors in colder regions. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil surface moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Late spring through midsummer |
| Mature Size | Fast growing; reaches 18 in. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Sweet Flag (Acorus); Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla); Bee Balm (Monarda); Dahlia (Dahlia); Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica) |
| Care | Provide enriched, well-drained soil; adapts to varied soil moisture when established. Remove old, faded foliage for a tidy appearance. In cold winter zones, move to a sunny indoor location or remove rhizomes and store in a cool, dry place. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Grow As Annual in All Zones
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