Large White Calla Lilies: Post-Bloom Care in Warm Climates

A Zone 7–9 gardener discovers established white calla lilies blooming in spring and asks how to handle spent flowers and foliage.

After Blooming

• Cut the flower stalk to the ground once blooms fade.
• Leave all foliage until it yellows and withers naturally—it feeds the rhizome for next year.
• When foliage is brown, gently pull or cut it off.

Winter Care (Zones 7–9)

In these zones, callas can stay in ground year-round. Mulch lightly in winter. In colder zones, lift and store.

Enjoy the Bounty

Established callas are a gift—minimal care yields years of elegant blooms.