Re: Large Calla

Through the years, we have tried Z. aethiopica ‘Pink Mist’, ‘Marshmallow’, ‘Kiwi Blush’, and ‘Pink Giant’.  So far, all were too weak and no sign of flowers.

 

Tony Avent

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From: Aroid-L <aroid-l-bounces@gizmoworks.com> On Behalf Of Susan B
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:01 PM
To: Discussion of aroids <aroid-l@gizmoworks.com>
Subject: Re: [Aroid-l] Large Calla

 

There have been attempts, Heronswood Nurseries had a pink Aethiopica, there are several pinks that have been on the market- Aethiopica Glow, Aethiopica Kiwi Blush, Aethiopica Marshmallow, Aethiopica Deep Throat, aeth. pink mist.  None have been very um, successful as far as I know.  Van Meuwen made a big splash with photos of their 'Red Desire' years ago but I don't know if any made it to market.  

A nurserywoman that grew the pink ones told me once that they were varieties that were "not meant to be" because of the chromosome numbers, and the only way they'd grow was at the correct temperatures under the correct trees.  

Others say the pinks are natural variants, ie, A. Glow is a selection of Z. aethiopica 'Crowborough', with a white and pale-pink spathe.

I think Tony sold some colored variants of aethiopica such as Diva Maria, that had some purple on it.

 

 

On Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 11:45:52 AM EDT, Don Martinson <l*@wi.rr.com> wrote:

 

 

Hi Jill,

I’ve had one of these large Callas for years.  Because of my climate, it must be brought in for the winter, but strangely (?) that the only season I get blooms.

I know there are various species and I don’t know the chromosome count, but I’ve been curious if there has ever been an attempt to cross them with one of the colored species.

Don Martinson



On Jun 13, 2023, at 8:44 AM, Jessica Holbrook <i*@jessholbrook.com> wrote:

 

So beautiful!! I love the spotted leaves, several of my varieties have that as well. 

 

On Tue, Jun 13, 2023 at 01:23 Jill Bell <j*@comcast.net> wrote:

This is the first bloom this spring. It has grown another 2 feet since then.

All the best, 

Jill B. Hudson

 

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