Calla - Aethiopica White Giant
Best choice for gardeners seeking dramatic, fragrant height in their landscape.
Bring dramatic elegance to your garden with the Calla Lily Aethiopica White Giant. This impressive variety forms massive clumps with distinctive arrow-shaped foliage, speckled with green and white. It produces extravagant, creamy-white blooms atop tall, 6-foot stems, releasing an intoxicating aroma. Ideal for cutting and arranging, these lilies are more cold-hardy than average, making them suitable for fall planting. They thrive in full sun to partial shade, adding a striking statement to any landscape or large vase.
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Price vs Category Average
+8%
Above average
USDA Hardiness Zones
810
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a bold, high-impact focal point
- Landscapers managing boggy soil or pond-side environments
- Floral designers needing long-lasting, elegant cut flowers
Who should skip it
- Cold-climate gardeners avoiding seasonal bulb storage
- Minimalists wanting low-maintenance, contained garden beds
- Pet owners and parents concerned about plant toxicity
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Six-foot stems and massive foliage create an undeniable architectural garden statement.
Fragrance Intensity
The intoxicating aroma provides a sensory experience perfect for outdoor living spaces.
Hardiness Resilience
Superior cold tolerance makes this variety more robust than standard calla lilies.
Floral Utility
Sturdy, long stems make these blooms ideal for dramatic indoor arrangements.
Growth Vigor
Forms impressive, dense clumps that fill garden beds with lush, speckled foliage.
Planting Versatility
Thrives in varied light conditions, though requires specific zone-based climate management.
Key Specs
USDA Hardiness Zones
8-10
Mature Height
48-72 inches
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Flower Type
Lily
Sun Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Season
Spring through Summer
Planting Season
Fall
Fragrance Level
Highly Fragrant
Features
- Forms massive 5-foot clumps.
- Features extravagant white blooms.
- Boasts an intoxicating aroma.
- More cold-hardy than average callas.
- Suitable for fall planting.
- Excellent for cutting and arranging.
- Creates a dramatic garden statement.
- Distinctive arrow-shaped foliage.
What customers say
Customers highly praise the Calla Aethiopica White Giant for its impressive quality and scale. Reviewers consistently note the robust health and large size of the plants, confirming the 'Giant' description with lush foliage and substantial white blooms. The rhizomes arrive well packaged and ready for planting, establishing quickly for many gardeners. While some cooler zone growers needed patience for full establishment, the overall consensus points to high vigor and excellent performance. The perceived value is strong, making this Calla a premium, reliable choice for those desiring dramatic architectural flowers in their landscape.
Know before you buy
The Aethiopica White Giant is a substantial variety that reaches a mature height of 48 to 72 inches. Given their impressive stature, ensure you have enough vertical space in your garden beds or containers to accommodate their height.
These lilies are hardy in USDA Zones 8-10. If you live in a region with colder winters, you will need to treat them as annuals or lift and store the rhizomes indoors during the winter months.
They are quite versatile and thrive in conditions ranging from full sun to partial shade. In hotter climates, providing some afternoon shade can help protect the foliage and prolong the life of the blooms.
To allow for their massive 3- to 4-foot spread, space each rhizome 18 to 24 inches apart. This ensures proper airflow and gives the plants enough room to develop their signature large clumps.
Yes, they are excellent for cutting. Their tall, sturdy stems and intoxicating fragrance make them a striking choice for large vases and floral displays.
These are specifically suited for fall planting. Planting in the fall allows the rhizomes to establish their root systems before the active growing season begins in the spring.
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