'Santiago' Calla Lily Bulbs | Zantedeschia hybrida | Bright Red Flower BulbItem NO.: UP-1986-choice

'Santiago' Calla Lily Bulbs

Overview
The 'Santiago' Calla Lily is a perennial tuberous flowering plant of the genus Zantedeschia in the Araceae family. It bears thick, fleshy tubers and bright green foliage delicately dotted with white spots. Its red spathes take on a distinctive horseshoe shape, creating a bold and exotic visual statement. Boasting a unique flower form, this cultivar is ideal for indoor ornamental use, extensively cultivated as a premium cut flower, and well-suited for clump planting beside ponds, rockeries, or garden borders.

Key Features
• Flower Color: Vibrant red spathes with a horseshoe-like form
• Foliage: Bright green leaves speckled with distinctive white spots
• Plant Type: Perennial tuberous flowering plant
• Uses: Indoor decoration, cut flower arrangements, pond-side planting, rockery accents, mass borders

Growing Instructions
• Light Requirements: Prefers bright, indirect light to full sun. For best flowering results, provide at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. In extremely hot climates, some afternoon shade is beneficial.
• Temperature: Optimal growing temperature ranges between 18–25°C. This cultivar favors warm environments but lacks cold tolerance. Protect from frost and temperatures below 5°C. In cooler regions, lift tubers in autumn and store indoors over winter.
• Watering: Keep the growing medium evenly moist at all times—never allow it to dry out completely. However, avoid overwatering; standing water can cause tuber rot. Reduce watering significantly during the summer dormancy period, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
• Soil: Requires well-drained, fertile soil with good aeration. A loamy mix enriched with organic matter is ideal. For container planting, use a high-quality potting mix with added perlite or sand to improve drainage.

Why Choose 'Santiago' Calla Lily?
Boasting unique red horseshoe-shaped spathes that create striking visual appeal, this standout variety adapts perfectly to diverse growing spaces, thriving in indoor decorative pots, sunny outdoor borders and clustered plantings by water features. Low-maintenance once settled, it only needs basic light and watering care to deliver great ornamental effect, while its eye-catching white-speckled bright green foliage retains decorative charm even after blooming ends. With proper summer dormancy care, this reliable perennial will regrow annually for lasting consistent beauty.