Do Calla Lilies Come in Colors

Calla lilies are easy to grow and add a classy look to perennial gardens, cutting gardens and container plantings. Their distinctive flowers come in many beautiful colors, including classic white (a favorite for weddings), yellow, orange, pink, rose, lavender and dark maroon.

How many different colors of calla lilies are there?

There are seven different species. Flower colors are white, cream, pale yellow, lemon yellow, bright golden yellow and shades of pink through purple to dark maroon that is almost black. Flowers often have dark purple at the interior base of the flower.

How do you keep calla lilies colored?

Plant callas in bright sunlight where soils are well drained. Plants in dim light may have difficulty coloring and stay greenish. Provide supplemental irrigation during flowering periods to promote healthy plants. Callas are originally from Africa and require hot temperatures to promote flowering.