WHITE CALLA LILY: Magnificent beauty. Associated with the sixth wedding anniversary.
Like most flowers, the calla lily has a symbolic meaning. It is, ironically, associated with both weddings and funerals. The calla lily is symbolic of marriage and purity because of its white color and its trumpet-like shape, similar to a woman’s shape. It is also the symbol of rebirth and resurrection; therefore, it is widely used in funeral arrangements and planted in cemeteries.
May, 2009 by v1olet
There is an elegance aura about this flower. Simple yet beatiful :)
Never had much luck growing these. They bloom the first year, then I never see them again. I wonder if I am in to cold of a zone to overwinter them outside(?) Beautiful!
Simply stunning. They have a clean, sharp confident look to them. Great photos.
Absolutely gorgeous!
beautiful!!!
A beautiful flower. Ilike the information you give about it.
Yes, it has an exotic allure of a flower.
Lisa, here are tips to grow and care Calla Lilies :
Growing Calla lilies
* Plant Calla Lilies deeply for their good size.
* Plant them at 4 inches deep, spacing each bulb 12 inches apart.
* Start bulbs indoors in late winter and transplant them in the spring when danger of frost has passed.
* Apply a bulb fertilizer every month during the active growing season.
* Most Calla Lilies need a rest period after flowering.
* Let the leaves die back and let plants rest for 2 to 3 months.
* Then again resume watering to encourage new growth.
Calla lilies care
* In cooler areas, take the rhizomes after first frost, clean the bulbs, if there is soil.
* Dry them in the direct sun for a few days.
* Store in a dry location that remains between 50 and 60 degrees F.
* Plant the calla lily bulbs in spring after the soil has warmed and all danger of frost has passed.
* Fertilize monthly, and keep well watered.
source : http://www.theflowerexpert.com/content/aboutflowers/exoticflowers/calla-lily
That is stunning. I love all types of lillies
wow…lovely calla lily…i love it…simple but beautiful…