Calla lilies - sun or shade?
Louise Niemer wrote:
> presenting (a 'master gardener') made the statement that calla lilies should
> be grown in the shade. This is contrary to some things that I've read.
I have tried Calla Lilies in the sun and they roasted, toasted, and
died. I tried again in shade, the east side of my house, a bit of
filtered morning sun only. My Calla's look fantastic, thick and lush,
bloomed in February, and made it through last summer with no problems.
I think it all depends on your climate, temperatures, soil, etc. The
only thing one can do is try something in several locations and see
where it does best. For me, nearly everything I plant requires at least
afternoon shade.
Linda
San Antonio, TX
zone 8b
heat zone 10
