Zantedeschia 'Captain Sunclub®' – 'Captain Sunclub®' Calla Lily

Brighten your outdoor living spaces with the solar radiance of the 'Captain Sunclub' Calla Lily, a premium variety from the renowned Captain series. This Calla shines with pure, vibrant yellow blooms, whose firm-textured spathes stand out beautifully against lush green foliage generously dappled with silver spots. Perfect for injecting a dose of energy, it instantly transforms balconies and garden beds into true oases of light throughout the summer, all while offering exceptional performance in containers.

Characteristics

• Foliage : Arrow-shaped, bright green leaves speckled with decorative translucent spots. Deciduous (rhizomes must be overwintered indoors).
• Flowers : Trumpet-shaped blooms of intense, uniform lemon yellow, held on the remarkably sturdy stems characteristic of the Captain series.
• Light Requirements : Prefers full sun to maximize flower production, though it tolerates partial shade.
• Habit : Upright, compact, and regular.
• Growth : Moderate growth rate, generally reaching a height of 45 to 55 cm.
• Soil : Requires a rich, humus-bearing substrate that is perfectly drained.
• Temperature : Hardiness zone 9 (frost-sensitive; treated as an annual or tender bulb).
• Resistance : Excellent durability in summer heat; rarely affected by diseases when drainage is optimal.

Utilization

• Types of Use : Ideal for containers (as a focal point), in planters on the patio, or to create bright highlights within a garden bed.
• Decorative Advantages : Its saturated yellow colour creates a striking contrast when paired with dark-foliaged plants or blue and purple flowers.

Maintenance

• Watering : Water regularly to maintain moist soil, but avoid letting water stagnate in the saucer.
• Fertilization : Apply a liquid fertilizer for annual flowers every two weeks during the growing season.
• Pruning : Remove flowers as soon as they begin to fade to encourage the development of new floral buds.
• Planting : Set in the ground 10 cm deep in spring, once the soil has reached at least 15°C and the risk of frost is gone.
• Winter Protection : Dig up rhizomes in the fall before hard frosts, clean them, and store in a cool, dark place (10°C).