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Can you plant the large white calla lily underwater in a pond?
Hi--
I have a large white calla lily planted on the dry bank of my pond and it has just flowered and looks like it is dying. Most of the leaves have died and the ones left are very pale. The plant became pale on transplanting it, perhaps too much hot sun . Can it be planted like my other water lilies under 4 or 5 inches of water in my pond? I live in the deep south and have a half acre pond. Is the dying out part of the flowering cycle? Should it be planted in shade or partial shade since I'm in the south or will the pond suffice?
It is a Zantedeschia aethiopica, and gets like at least a couple feet high, I've seen one about four feet high before. It was planted in a shady spot, but I keep hearing mention of calla lilies being water lilies.
It is also called, Common Calla and it does grow up to 2 to 4 ft high. My book, Sunset Western Garden book said that this Calla thrives in moist, even boggy, soil all year. Originally from South Africa, but it doesn't like too much hot sun. I would say if you plant it in the light shade and wet area, it'll do better. It worth a try?