Zants in our Pants! Zantedeschia Returns to Sun Valley

"The plowman is broad as the back of the land he is sowing,
As he dances the circular track of the plow ever knowing
that the work of his day measures more than the planting and growing"
                                                                   Let It Grow by The Grateful Dead

After a few years hiatus, we are growing beautiful, colorful Zantedeschia again. Zantedeschia are members of the Araceae family and they are native to southern African.

The Zants we are growing are different colors based on particular species. Zants are often referred to as "Calla Lilies." When you call to order, we will know what you mean, however, these are not true lilies, since they are not members of the Liliaceae family.

You are likely familiar with the white garden variety of Calla Lilies called Zantedeschia Aethiopic, though these look nice in your garden, these are not the species we are growing.

What are we growing? I believe picture tells a thousands words, so check out these dramatic blooms.

Sun Valley Zantedeschia Variety "Captain Marrero"

Sun Valley Zantedeschia Variety "Captain Reno"

Sun Valley Zantedeschia Variety "Garnet Glow"

Sun Valley Zantedeschia Variety "Black Star"

Sun Valley Zantedeschia Variety "Flame"

Zants are a very challenging flower to grow successfully and this is where our years of growing experience come into play. We are using several proprietary growing techniques to achieve results that will impress you and your customers. 

Check out this picture Lane took yesterday morning. Zants growing in our rich soil are filling up this hoop house, ready to pick!

Growing Zantedeschia

These blooms are one of the most photogenic flowers, and I absolutely love how they follow the classic Fibonacci Sequence.

Symmetry and beauty are interrelated.

Our current varieties are exhibiting an outstanding vase life and don't drink an enormous amount of water, so no need to keep filling that vase up. Length wise we are seeing a wide range of stem lengths from 14 inches to 28 inches, all dependent on variety, the age of the plant and the environmental conditions.

What is so exciting about growing Zants again is that we are charting a new course in our flower production, yet we have the experience and growing techniques figured out. There will be more and more varieties becoming available as we roll into autumn so be sure to ask your floral professional if they have "Zants in their pants!"  then tell them,  "Lily Sent You."