Mercedes calla lily
Zantedeschia 'Mercedes'
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Sizeup to 24 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Orange
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Mercedes' calla lily (Zantedeschia 'Mercedes') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, containers, and rain gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet, loamy or clay soil. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. It reaches about 24 inches tall and bears orange blooms in spring, summer, and autumn. Pukekaroro Exotics bred it.
Pairs well with Creme de Cognac dahlia, Fountain grass, and Mexican petunia.