Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
Hybrid origin
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
ABELIA x grandiflora
Common Name
Calla Lily
Glossy Abelia
In Hindi
Calla Lily
Glossy Abelia
In German
Calla-Lilien-
Glossy Abelia
In French
Lys calla
Abelia Glossy
In Spanish
Cala
Abelia brillante
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
γυαλιστερό Abelia
In Portuguese
Calla
Abelia brilhante
In Polish
Calla Lily
Błyszczący Abelia
In Latin
Calla Lilium
Abutilon glossy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Dipsacales
Family
Araceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Zantedeschia
Abelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Zantedeschieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Calla Lily and Glossy Abelia
Season and care of Calla Lily and Glossy Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Glossy Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Glossy Abelia season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Glossy Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Glossy Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Calla Lily and Glossy Abelia Physical Information
Calla Lily and Glossy Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and Glossy Abelia are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Glossy Abelia flower color: White and Light Pink
- Glossy Abelia leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Calla Lily and Glossy Abelia
Care of Calla Lily and Glossy Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Glossy Abelia pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Glossy Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.