Zantedeschia rhizomes are now available to pre-order for delivery in April and May. Thank you if you have purchased or registered with us in the past. We just wanted to let you know that our show size Zantedeschia (Calla lily) rhizomes are available to order on our new website, www.brighterblooms.co.uk. We also have a range […]
During January and February we run a series of eight potato days in Northwest England What is a potato day? For those with a love for growing potatoes a potato day is the beginning of their growing season. Potato days, as the name suggests, are a place to buy seed potatoes and with 80-100 varieties […]
As the winter deepens many of us start to think towards spring and with that the opportunity to plant summer flowering bulbs. A rhizome is just a swollen root that acts a bit like a bulb. Zantedeschia rhizomes can be planted at almost any time of year, however, certain conditions need to be met to […]
The weather affects us all, and as gardeners and nursery men maybe more than most. My daily jobs are dictated by the weather and I remember the year by the weather. I think our obsession with the weather is due to its uncertainty and changeability but that’s what keeps us on our toes. Last winter […]
As the summer come to an end and autumn sets in, you will find that the leaves naturally start to yellow and the plant looks a bit sorry for itself. It is at this stage or before the first frost that you need to get your plant ready for the winter. The coloured Zantedeschia rhizomes […]
After planting you rhizome (bulb) and getting it to the flowering stage the care is relatively simple. If you have a rhizome and need growing information please see your page on growing coloured Zantedeschia. Once the nights are frost free (Ideally 6oC+) the plants can be placed outside. Coloured Zantedeschia like to grow in light, […]
When you receive your Zantedeschia rhizome remove it from its plastic packing and ideally plant it straight away. If you cannot plant it immediately store it in a dry, cool but frost free location for up to 2 weeks. Plant your Zantedeschia rhizome (bulb) in a 2ltr pot, 2.5cm under the surface, using free draining […]
The most important side of the business is growing and displaying Zantedeschia (also known as Calla) at flower shows, including RHS flower shows. We sell a range of around 10 colours both as a flowering plant in a 2 litre pot and as rhizomes for you to plant and nurture yourself. The potted Zantedeschia (Calla) […]
