Calla Lily Morelii Bulb
Best elegant bulb for gardeners creating professional-quality floral arrangements.
The Calla Lily Morelii® is a highly sought-after variety, frequently chosen for wedding bouquets and professional floristry due to its unique and elegant appearance. This plant produces soft, curved yellow blooms set atop strong green stalks, making it excellent for cutting arrangements. Morelii® thrives in sunny or shady garden beds and performs well in various containers. For gardeners outside of tropical zones, the bulbs require digging up in the fall for indoor storage before replanting in the spring. This easy-to-care-for plant benefits from heavy feeding during its growth period to encourage larger, more vibrant blooms.
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Price vs Category Average
-32%
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Genus
Zantedeschia
/ Zantedeschia
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking architectural interest and sophisticated floral arrangements
- Busy homeowners wanting consistent, low-maintenance summer color
- Urban gardeners with limited space or patio containers
Who should skip it
- Cold-climate gardeners avoiding seasonal bulb storage tasks
- Xeriscape enthusiasts preferring drought-tolerant, low-water plants
- Pet owners or parents of curious toddlers
Performance breakdown
Floral Aesthetic
Elegant yellow blooms are a staple for high-end professional floral arrangements.
Versatility
Thrives equally well in garden beds, borders, and decorative patio containers.
Maintenance Effort
Requires seasonal digging and indoor storage for gardeners outside tropical zones.
Growth Adaptability
Flexible light requirements allow for success in both sun and shade.
Propagation Potential
Bulbs can be easily divided every few years to expand plantings.
Bloom Vigor
Heavy feeding is essential to achieve maximum size and vibrant color.
Key Specs
Genus
Zantedeschia
Species
elliottiana
Item Form
Bulb
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist, well-drained
Hardiness Zones
8 - 11
Mature Height
2.17 Feet
Features
- Ideal for use in wedding bouquets and floristry
- Produces soft curved yellow blooms on strong green stalks
- Adaptable to both sunny and shady garden beds
- Suitable for planting in borders and containers
- Easy to grow and maintain
- Bulbs can be divided every few years for propagation
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Calla Lily Morelii bulbs upon arrival, noting they are healthy and robust. The primary theme is reliability; these bulbs reliably produce stunning, deep purple blooms true to the catalog description. Gardeners appreciate the successful establishment and the vibrant, long lasting color display, confirming this variety is a worthwhile investment for adding dramatic flair to the garden. The overall consensus highlights the dependable performance and superior stock quality provided by Wayside Gardens.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety is well-suited for containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage holes and use a high-quality, moisture-retentive potting mix to keep the soil consistently moist.
If you live in hardiness zones 8 through 11, the bulbs can remain in the ground year-round. Gardeners in colder climates must dig up the bulbs in the fall and store them in a cool, dry place indoors before replanting in the spring.
The Morelii is quite adaptable and will thrive in both full sun and partial shade. In hotter climates, providing some afternoon shade can help prevent the foliage from scorching.
This plant is a heavy feeder. To promote larger, more vibrant yellow blooms, apply a balanced liquid fertilizer regularly throughout the active growing season.
Absolutely. Their strong green stalks and elegant, curved blooms make them a professional favorite for wedding bouquets and indoor floral arrangements.
You can propagate your plants by dividing the bulb clumps every few years. Simply lift the bulbs during their dormant period, gently separate the offsets, and replant them individually.
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