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Claude Shride Martagon Lily
Prices start at : 29.98 USD / Bag of 3

The Martagon Lily is a must for any wild plant collector's garden. In the 'A-B-C Combination Photo': Photos A and B are of 'wild' or species lilies. They grow tall, and often need staking, since a well-grown stalk can have over 15 huge flowers.
  • ✓ Easy to Grow
  • ✓ Attract Butterflies
  • Flower Color: Red
  • Soil Type: Loamy Soil
  • Planting Depth: Plant 6-8" deep
  • Mature Height: 48-72" tall (4-6 feet)
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Sunny Morning Martagon Lily
Prices start at : 29.98 USD / Bag of 3

Perfect for bouquets. The sunny colored downward facing flowers fit neatly between other plants and also make a great addition to patio pots. Martagon Lily Sunny Morning has up to 50 flowers per stem that are golden-orange with dark spots.
  • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Cut Flowers, Containers
  • Mature Height: 2-3' tall
  • Botanical Name: Lilium martagon Sunny Morning
  • Full Sun: Yes
  • Bulb Spacing: 7" apart
  • Soil Type: Loamy Soil
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Mona Lisa Oriental Lily
★★★★★
Prices start at : 17.98 USD / Bag of 3

Botanists have changed that to Lilum lancifolium , but that doesn't stop most people (including us) from using the old name 'tigrinum.' From the original orange, the hybridizers have created new colors from white to pink.
  • Mature Plant Size: 16-18" tall
  • Attract Butterflies: Yes
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
  • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
  • Flower Color: Pink
  • Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
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Manitoba Morning Martagon Lily
Prices start at : 29.98 USD / Bag of 3

Excellent for cut flower. This lily is perfect for patio pots, growing in between shrubs, and makes a colorful border. Martagon Lily Bulbs Manitoba Morning produces up to 50 blooms per stem with flowers that are reddish-pink with light creamy yellow centers...
  • ✓ Containers
  • ✓ Fragrant
  • ✓ Cut Flowers
  • Soil Moisture: Moist/Wet, Well Draining
  • Additional Information: Pink
  • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Perennial
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Albomaculata Calla Lily
Prices start at : 14.98 USD / Bag of 1

Everyone loves the pristine white calla. Rehmannii , and these have more narrow leaves than the classic white type. If you haven't grown callas, you may be surprised that these bulbs create a sizable plant.
  • ✓ Deer Resistant
  • ✓ Cut Flowers
  • Poisonous or Toxic to Animals: All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. Toxic to dog and cats.
  • Bloom Time: Mid summer until frost
  • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
  • Soil Type: Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil
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Picasso Calla Lily
★★★★★
Prices start at : 14.98 USD / Bag of 1

Picasso's bi-color blooms create bold, unique color in the summer garden. Rehmannii , and these have more narrow leaves than the classic white type. If you haven't grown callas, you may be surprised that these bulbs create a sizable plant.
  • Mature Plant Size: 16-24" tall
  • Common Name: Picasso Calla Lily
  • Poisonous or Toxic to Animals: All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. Toxic to dog and cats.
  • Soil Type: Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil
  • Flower Color: Purple
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
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Super Gem Calla Lily
★★★★★
Prices start at : 13.98 USD / Bag of 1

Deer resistant and great for containers, plant 'Super Gem' in full sun. Zantedeschia aethiopica prefers moist soil and can even thrive when sited along stream banks and water features.

14-18" tall

    • Foliage Color: Green
    • Mature Plant Size: 14-18" tall
    • Foliage: Green upright foliage.
    • Advantages: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
    • Mature Height: 14-18" tall
    • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7.
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    Tequila Sunrise Calla Lily Mix
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 32.98 USD / Bag of 3

    Blooming in reds, oranges, and yellows, this mixture makes a bold statement both in the garden and cut for summer bouquets. Zantedeschia aethiopica prefers moist soil and can even thrive when sited along stream banks and water features.
    • Days to Bloom: Blooms in 70-112 days. (10-16 weeks)
    • Advantages: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
    • Bulb Spacing: 3 bulbs per sq. ft.
    • Flower Size: 3-5" flowers
    • Cut Flowers: Yes
    • Mature Plant Size: 14-20" tall
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    Mango Calla Lily
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 13.98 USD / Bag of 1

    This makes callas 'tender bulbs' in most of the country, and they'll have to be lifted out of the ground and stored indoors come fall. If you haven't grown callas, you may be surprised that these bulbs create a sizable plant.
    • ✓ Deer Resistant
    • ✓ Easy to Grow
    • ✓ Neonicotinoid-Free
    • ✓ Rabbit Resistant
    • Bloom Time: Mid summer until frost
    • Common Name: Mango Calla Lily
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    Nashville Calla Lily
    Prices start at : 13.98 USD / Bag of 1

    This makes callas 'tender bulbs' in most of the country, and they'll have to be lifted out of the ground and stored indoors come fall. If you haven't grown callas, you may be surprised that these bulbs create a sizable plant.
    • ✓ Cut Flowers
    • ✓ Deer Resistant
    • Foliage Color: Green
    • Flower Size: 3-5" flowers
    • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
    • Soil Type: Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil
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    Purple Rain Calla Lily Mix
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 32.98 USD / Bag of 3

    This mixture is a great way to start growing Calla Lilies; plant all three bulbs next to each other in the spring for beautiful blooms in mid to late summer. Rehmannii , and these have more narrow leaves than the classic white type.
    • ✓ Neonicotinoid-Free
    • ✓ Rabbit Resistant
    • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
    • Days to Bloom: Blooms in 70-112 days. (10-16 weeks)
    • Flower Color: Mixed
    • Flower Size: 3-5" flowers
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    Best Gold Calla Lily
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 13.98 USD / Bag of 1

    Flowering from the middle of the season into fall, find a spot in the perennial bed to let 'Best Gold' fill in any gaps that could use a punch of cheerful yellow. If you haven't grown callas, you may be surprised that these bulbs create a sizable plant.
    • ✓ Neonicotinoid-Free
    • ✓ Containers
    • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 3-4" below the soil line.
    • Soil Type: Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil
    • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
    • Mature Height: 14-18" tall
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    Orange Blend Calla Lily Mix
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 32.98 USD / Bag of 3

    Paired with dramatic speckled foliage, these colors are sure to energize any sunny garden or container. Zantedeschia aethiopica prefers moist soil and can even thrive when sited along stream banks and water features.
    • Advantages: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
    • Soil Type: Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil
    • Deer Resistant: Yes
    • Mature Height: 14-20" tall
    • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
    • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
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    Nerine Lily
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 14.98 USD / Bag of 3

    Hardy in zones 8-10 and considered annuals in all other zones. The perfect bulb to add color when the rest of the garden is winding down, Nerine Lily produces frilly pink flower clusters in fall.
    • ✓ Containers
    • ✓ Half Sun / Half Shade
    • Advantages: Deer Resistant, Fragrant, Cut Flowers, Containers
    • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7.
    • Mature Plant Size: 12-18" tall
    • Flower Size: 3" flowers
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    Salsa Calla Lily Mix
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 32.98 USD / Bag of 3

    They are always a romantic favorite, particularly exquisite in arrangements. This means these are 'tender bulbs' in most of the country, and have to be lifted and stored in fall. Known for their elegance, callas are the quintessential cut flower and are...
    • Flower Color: Mixed
    • Days to Bloom: 65-75 days after planting
    • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Can be grown as annuals in zones 3-7.
    • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
    • Mature Height: 14-20" tall
    • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
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    White Florist Calla Lily
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 16.98 USD / Bag of 1

    Many people grow callas in patio pots, which can be brought in before frost arrives. If you plant your bulbs in spring, you'll have flowers in about 70-112 days. The perfectly-fluted flowers are an essential addition to bouquets.
    • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
    • Cut Flowers: Yes
    • Common Name: White Florist Calla Lily
    • Soil Type: Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Moist/Wet Soil
    • Days to Bloom: Blooms in 70-112 days. (10-16 weeks)
    • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7.
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    Odessa Calla Lily
    Prices start at : 13.98 USD / Bag of 1

    Rehmannii , and these have more narrow leaves than the classic white type. If you haven't grown callas, you may be surprised that these bulbs create a sizable plant. The bulbs are irregular, sort of like ginger roots, and several can be planted in the...
    • ✓ Cut Flowers
    • ✓ Plants for Small Spaces
    • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 3-4" below the soil line.
    • Poisonous or Toxic to Animals: All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. Toxic to dog and cats.
    • Days to Bloom: Blooms in 70-112 days. (10-16 weeks)
    • Bulb Spacing: 3 bulbs per sq. ft.
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    Pink Rain Lily
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 19.98 USD / Bag of 25

    (Zephyranthes robusta) Their clear pink blooms resemble miniature versions of their close cousin, the Amaryllis. Popping out of the ground after summer rains, these tender perennial bulbs are pollinator friendly and as adorable as can be.
    • ✓ Full Sun
    • ✓ Containers
    • Soil Type: Loamy Soil, Moist/Wet Soil
    • Mature Height: 6-10" tall
    • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Can be grown as annuals in zones 3-7. Native to Texas.
    • Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
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    Storing Gloriosa Lily Tubers: Caring For Gloriosa Lily In Winter
    When handling gloriosa tubers, be very careful to not damage the tips of the tubers. These shallow pots should be stored in an area where temperatures stay between 50-60 degrees F.
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    Growing Wood Lilies: How To Care For Wood Lily Plants
    In most of the northern parts of the country, wood lily plants grow in grasslands and mountainous regions, filling the fields and slopes with their cheerful blooms. These bulblets are baby bulbs, designed to spread the plant underground.The other way...
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    Asiatic Lily Propagation: How To Propagate An Asiatic Lily Plant
    Gently pull downward on the outer leaves of the plant when they are still green but after the plant has bloomed.and insert them into 2 inches (5 cm.) of moistened sand. Remove the excess dirt and pull apart the small bulbs.
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    Growing Tiger Lilies: Information On Growing And Caring For Tiger Lily Plant
    You can also plant shorter flowering specimens to help keep the lily roots cool.It should also be noted that it's normally better to plant tiger lilies in an area of the garden away from other lily varieties, like.
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    Potted Lily Plants – Tips On Planting Lilies In Containers
    I usually just stick the tip of my finger right in the soil to see if it feels dry or moist. This layer of rocks will also help stabilize the pot if you are growing tall lilies, but it will make the pot a little heavy to move around.
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    Companions For Lilies In The Garden: Plants That Grow Well With Lilies
    Most lilies like moist, but not soggy soil; too much water can make the bulbs rot.Established lilies can be drought resistant. Lily bulbs are soft and tender, and the strong, aggressive roots of other plants can pierce these bulbs, damaging or even killing...
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    Oriental Lily Plant Care – How To Grow Oriental Lilies In The Garden
    In fall, mulch over the area with a few inches of organic bark mulch. That said, it will not hurt anything to do so. Choose a location that is in full sun when growing Oriental lily plants.These bulbs cannot tolerate boggy soil, which means their planting...
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    Caring For Easter Lilies: How To Plant Easter Lily After Blooming
    Choose a location with full sun or morning sun and afternoon shade. (18-24 C.) are best for growing Easter lily plants. Amend soils that drain slowly with a generous amount of. Work it into the soil around the plant, keeping it about 2 inches from the...
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    How To Grow Lilies: Information On The Care Of Lily Plants
    Because lilies need good drainage, it helps to mix compost throughout the soil.Dig a hole about 6 inches deep and place the bulb inside with the flat part down and the pointed end up.Space the bulbs about 8 inches apart.
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