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

9 Responses

1. vanillaseven says:

   June 24, 2009 at 11:19 am

   There is an elegance aura about this flower. Simple yet beatiful
2. Lisa - Alterity says:

   June 24, 2009 at 6:38 pm

   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!
3. Joanne Olivieri says:

   June 25, 2009 at 2:35 am

   Simply stunning. They have a clean, sharp confident look to them. Great photos.
4. Storm says:

   June 25, 2009 at 4:25 am

   Absolutely gorgeous!
5. staciesmadness says:

   June 25, 2009 at 5:22 am

   beautiful!!!
6. Ratty says:

   June 25, 2009 at 7:45 am

   A beautiful flower. Ilike the information you give about it.
7. v1olet says:

   June 25, 2009 at 9:58 am

   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
8. Grace says:

   June 25, 2009 at 10:14 am

   That is stunning. I love all types of lillies
9. katherine says:

   June 25, 2009 at 11:16 pm

   wow…lovely calla lily…i love it…simple but beautiful…