Calla Lily Winter Care in Kansas (Zone 5–6)

Kansas gardener bought two potted callas for mother. Asks winter care for repeat blooms.

Kansas Protocol (Zone 5–6)

1. Water regularly in summer (dry climate).
2. After first frost blackens foliage, lift corms immediately.
3. Brush off soil (no water), dry in sun 1–2 days.
4. Store in sawdust or dry peat in cool (non-freezing), dark, dry basement.
5. Plant in warm soil late April–May.

Key Points

• Don't wash corms—brush only.
• Cool, dry, dark storage essential.
• Timing: after frost, before ground freezes.

Proper storage = years of blooms.