Captain Violetta Calla Lily Bulbs
Captain Violetta Calla Lily – The Florist’s Favorite Violet Calla That Changes Color as It Blooms
Most flowers look their best on opening day and fade from there. The Captain Violetta Calla Lily does the opposite. Blooms open in a soft, gentle lilac — then deepen and intensify as summer progresses, shifting into a rich, moody violet that commands attention in the border and stops people in their tracks at the farmers market.
It’s a florist favorite for good reason: the color evolution makes every stem feel like a different flower, and the elegant 5-inch spathes hold their form beautifully in arrangements for days.
Why Captain Violetta Is the Violet Calla to Grow
- Unique Color-Shifting Blooms: Opens soft lilac, deepens to rich dramatic violet as the season progresses — a living color show that evolves throughout summer rather than peaking once and fading.
- Florist-Quality Stems: Upright, 5-inch spathes flaring 2–3 inches wide — the classic calla form at its most elegant, with exceptional vase life for cut flower arrangements.
- Early to Midsummer Blooming: Flowers from June through July, delivering peak color during the heart of the summer garden season.
- Compact & Upright: Tidy, upright growth habit fits neatly into borders, containers, and cutting beds without sprawling or flopping.
- Versatile Placement: Equally stunning in garden beds, patio containers, and as a cut flower — one of the most adaptable calla varieties available.
Planting Guide
- When to Plant: Spring, after the last frost date in your area
- Depth: Plant bulbs 3–4 inches deep, growing tip facing up
- Spacing: 12–18 inches apart for full, lush clumps
- Light: Full sun to partial shade — best bloom production and deepest color in full sun
- Soil: Rich, well-drained soil; keep consistently moist during the growing season
- Zones: Hardy in USDA Zones 8–10; in colder zones (Zones 3–7), lift and store bulbs after the first frost
Also Consider
Want to create a stunning high-contrast calla combination? Pair Captain Violetta with our Intimate Ivory Calla Lily — its pure luminous ivory blooms create a classic, elegant contrast with Violetta’s deep violet in borders and mixed arrangements.
Order Today
Comes as a 5-pack of ready-to-plant bulbs. Add to cart and grow the violet calla lily that gets better with every passing week of summer.
Description
Captain Violetta Calla Lily – The Florist’s Favorite Violet Calla That Changes Color as It Blooms
Most flowers look their best on opening day and fade from there. The Captain Violetta Calla Lily does the opposite. Blooms open in a soft, gentle lilac — then deepen and intensify as summer progresses, shifting into a rich, moody violet that commands attention in the border and stops people in their tracks at the farmers market.
It’s a florist favorite for good reason: the color evolution makes every stem feel like a different flower, and the elegant 5-inch spathes hold their form beautifully in arrangements for days.
Why Captain Violetta Is the Violet Calla to Grow
- Unique Color-Shifting Blooms: Opens soft lilac, deepens to rich dramatic violet as the season progresses — a living color show that evolves throughout summer rather than peaking once and fading.
- Florist-Quality Stems: Upright, 5-inch spathes flaring 2–3 inches wide — the classic calla form at its most elegant, with exceptional vase life for cut flower arrangements.
- Early to Midsummer Blooming: Flowers from June through July, delivering peak color during the heart of the summer garden season.
- Compact & Upright: Tidy, upright growth habit fits neatly into borders, containers, and cutting beds without sprawling or flopping.
- Versatile Placement: Equally stunning in garden beds, patio containers, and as a cut flower — one of the most adaptable calla varieties available.
Planting Guide
- When to Plant: Spring, after the last frost date in your area
- Depth: Plant bulbs 3–4 inches deep, growing tip facing up
- Spacing: 12–18 inches apart for full, lush clumps
- Light: Full sun to partial shade — best bloom production and deepest color in full sun
- Soil: Rich, well-drained soil; keep consistently moist during the growing season
- Zones: Hardy in USDA Zones 8–10; in colder zones (Zones 3–7), lift and store bulbs after the first frost
Also Consider
Want to create a stunning high-contrast calla combination? Pair Captain Violetta with our Intimate Ivory Calla Lily — its pure luminous ivory blooms create a classic, elegant contrast with Violetta’s deep violet in borders and mixed arrangements.
Order Today
Comes as a 5-pack of ready-to-plant bulbs. Add to cart and grow the violet calla lily that gets better with every passing week of summer.
