Zantedeschia 'Captain Zazu' – Captain Zazu Calla Lily

Make a bold statement in your garden with the 'Captain Zazu' Calla Lily, a premium variety that captivates with its intense, saturated pinkish-purple spathes. Its elegant blooms, boasting an almost waxy texture, rise above lush, deep green foliage often dappled with silver speckles. Whether punctuating a garden border or taking center stage in a decorative patio pot, this Calla provides an unmatched architectural presence and chromatic richness throughout the summer season.

Characteristics

• Foliage : Broad, arrow-shaped leaves of a deep green, adorned with elegant translucent spots. Deciduous (rhizomes must be overwintered indoors).
• Flowers : Upright spathes of a vibrant and uniform purple-pink, offering excellent durability in pots and bouquets alike.
• Light Requirements : Thrives in full sun to intensify its coloration but appreciates light shade during the hottest hours of the afternoon.
• Habit : Upright, compact, and well-structured.
• Growth : Moderate growth rate, reaching approximately 40 to 55 cm in height.
• Soil : Requires soil rich in organic matter, cool but imperatively well-drained.
• Temperature : Hardiness zone 9 (must be treated as a non-hardy bulbous plant).
• Resistance : Good natural resistance to pests; sensitive only to stagnant moisture.

Utilization

• Types of Use : Excels in containers, summer flower beds, or as a vertical accent in window boxes. Perfect for cut flower production.
• Decorative Advantages : Provides a powerful colour contrast and a graphic silhouette that instantly modernizes any landscape design.

Maintenance

• Watering : Water regularly to keep the soil moist without ever letting water stagnate around the rhizome.
• Fertilization : Fertilize every two weeks with a potassium-rich fertilizer to support continuous and vigorous blooming.
• Pruning : Remove spent flowers at the base to encourage reblooming and maintain the plant's aesthetic.
• Planting : Set in the ground about 10 cm deep once the risk of soil frost has completely passed (late May to early June).
• Winter Protection : Dig up rhizomes before deep autumn frosts, let them dry, and store in a cool, dry place away from frost.