High Country Gardens
Da Vinci Calla Lily
Best choice for gardeners seeking elegant, deer-resistant summer container blooms.
The Da Vinci Calla Lily presents a captivating bicolor bloom, blending ivory petals with delicate purple undertones. These bulbs rapidly develop into lush plants with glossy foliage, showcasing regal flowers in just over two months. Ideal for vibrant container displays or sophisticated cut flower arrangements, they flourish in sunny, moist environments. While perennial in warmer climates (zones 8-10), they can be enjoyed as annuals elsewhere. This variety is also deer resistant, offering beauty without concern for browsing wildlife.
$7.64
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
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Category Rank
726
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#726 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-68%
Below average
Hardiness Zones
310
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a dramatic, sophisticated focal point
- Floral designers wanting long-lasting, elegant cut flowers
- Container gardeners living in colder, frost-prone climates
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners avoiding seasonal digging and winter storage
- Low-maintenance gardeners preferring drought-tolerant, sun-loving plants
- Pet owners and parents prioritizing non-toxic garden spaces
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Bicolor ivory and purple petals create a sophisticated, high-contrast garden focal point.
Ease of Cultivation
Rapid growth cycle ensures rewarding results for gardeners of all skill levels.
Wildlife Resilience
Deer-resistant nature keeps your floral displays safe from hungry local wildlife.
Pollinator Attraction
Fragrant blooms effectively draw butterflies and hummingbirds to your outdoor space.
Versatility
Equally stunning in container arrangements or as fresh-cut indoor floral stems.
Climate Adaptability
Broad zone range allows for flexible planting across diverse regional environments.
Key Specs
Hardiness Zones
3-10
Mature Height
36 inches
Planting Depth
4 inches
Spacing
3 bulbs per sq. ft.
Ships As
Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Perennial in Zones
8-10
Sun Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Sun
Soil Type
Average, Compost Enriched, Well-Drained
Features
- Unique bicolor ivory and purple blooms
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Excellent for cut flower arrangements
- Lush, glossy foliage
- Deer resistant
- Blooms mid-summer to frost
- Easy to grow bulbs
- Hardy in zones 3-10
What customers say
Gardeners rave about the Da Vinci Calla Lily's deep wine color, often finding the blooms more vibrant than anticipated. A consistent theme is the exceptional quality and reliability. Bulbs arrive healthy, establish quickly, and consistently produce long lasting flowers year after year. This ease of cultivation, coupled with its dramatic visual appeal, makes it a highly recommended choice for any garden. The investment in this specialty bulb is well justified by its dependable performance and striking beauty, offering a truly rewarding gardening experience.
Know before you buy
The Da Vinci Calla Lily is perennial in zones 8-10. If you live in a colder climate, you can still enjoy them as annuals or dig up and store the bulbs indoors during the winter.
These bulbs should be planted at a depth of 4 inches. For the best display, space them at a density of 3 bulbs per square foot.
No, this variety is deer resistant. It is a great choice if you want to add color to your landscape without worrying about local wildlife browsing on your flowers.
Once planted, you can expect these bulbs to develop into lush plants and showcase their regal, bicolor flowers in just over two months.
Yes, their unique ivory and purple blooms make them an excellent choice for sophisticated cut flower arrangements.
These lilies thrive in full to partial sun. They prefer average, well-drained soil that has been enriched with compost to support their lush, glossy foliage.
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