Calla Lilie help

Ginger · Post by **Ginger** » Jul 20, 2006 4:07 pm

I have had my Calla Lilies for about 4 years. I do not dig them up each year, they stay in the ground. This year I only got one flower from all of the 6 plants I have. What could be the problem? It has been really dry and hot, then got wet and hot, now it is just HOT! Is this weather pattern the problem, or do I need to feed them or what?

Any help is appreciated

Ginger

impatience · Post by **impatience** » May 13, 2007 2:32 am

Ginger, I just saw this post. I haven't been able to get my calla lilies to bloom either. I thought maybe they weren't getting enough sun, but who knows?

I do like the shape of the leaves and it adds height and texture to the garden-but I would like to see flowers!!

Anyone have any ideas to help us Okies? Thanks for your help.

John · Post by **John** » May 13, 2007 9:19 am

Perhaps they would benefit from being divided, after 4 years? And they do prefer it moist, rather than dry. A handful of well-rotted manure might also help.

Ginger · Post by **Ginger** » May 29, 2007 3:54 pm

Hi John, thanks for replying

Mine are up and the leaves look good this year, but I will wait and see if I get any flowers. If not, should I divide them after they start to die back this fall, or is it something I can do any time?

Ginger

kHT · Post by **kHT** » Jun 01, 2007 10:32 pm

I agree with John, some well-rotted manure sounds in order and watered. We have had some in the ground for over 10 years and haven't divided them??

impatience · Post by **impatience** » Jun 14, 2007 12:54 am

Ginger, have you gotten your calla lilies to bloom yet? I thought after all the rain a flower might pop up?

None here. The foliage is wonderful, but sure would like to see a flower.

kHT · Post by **kHT** » Jun 14, 2007 10:22 am

What we have done is move some and cut them back, to my surprise they are popping back upward. We also do this when they are done blooming and it gets hot. To my surprise they will come back in the fall with a couple blooms but nothing like they do now. This is the white ones, we also have pink, yellow, cream and deep purple. We are also seeing some of our hybrides coming up year. Can't wait to see what color we get. Here are the first bloomers.

Ginger · Post by **Ginger** » Jul 23, 2007 12:54 pm

Just posted a new thread. No calla lillie blooms in my yard again this year, and we have had plenty of moisture!
I guess I am going to have to go to the horses outhouse and get some more manure and start it cooking for this fall:o

Ginger