Large White Standard Calla Lilies

Calla Lilies are members of the Zantedeschia family. Originally large white Calla Lilies were native to Southern Africa. Today large white Calla Lilies have become an important floriculture crop grown in temperate climates in the United States and South America. Large white Calla Lilies are also known as Arum Lilies, or Trumpet Lilies.

So what's the difference between large white Calla Lilies and Mini Calla Lilies?

The main difference between large white Calla Lilies and Mini Calla Lilies is stem length, stem diameter, and flower color. Large Calla Lilies occur naturally in white (pictured to left) and green (pictured below right). Stem lengths of large Calla Lilies can be as long as 36". I've seen them with stem diameters the size of a dime. Their large sturdy stems make them an ideal candidate for large vase arrangements or single flowers for wedding rose ceremonies. At my wedding... each of the mother's were handed a large white Calla Lily during the ceremony.

Green Calla Lilies are commonly know as Green Goddess Calla Lilies. They naturally occur in several color variants from solid dark green (pictured)... to pale green with a creamy white to pale yellow throats. Stem length and diameter of Green Goddess Calla Lilies tends to be a bit smaller than their cousin the large white Calla. Due to their darker coloration, Green Goddess Calla Lilies tend to hide small imperfections in the flower.

Most standard Calla Lily flowers are between 3" to 5" in length and 3" to 4" in width. Commercial growers harvest Calla Lily flowers in what they call "Open Cut" and "Closed Cut" sages. The large white Calla Lily (pictured above left) is considered "Open Cut", where the flower was allowed to open before harvesting. The Green Goddess Calla Lily (pictured above right) is considered "Closed Cut". "Closed Cut" Calla Lilies are harvested before the flower has had a chance to open. "Closed Cut" Calla Lilies will not fully open like the white Calla Lily pictured above. Large white Calla Lilies and Green Goddess Calla Lilies are generally sold by the stem.

The Beauty of... Mini Calla Lilies

Mini Calla Lilies are available in a extensive range of colors... sure to match the color theme of any wedding. The peach variety pictured to the left is called 'Chloe'.

Mini Calla Lilies are much smaller than standard Calla Lilies. Mini Calla Lilies are often sold by the 10 stem bunch. Bunches are graded by stem length into 30cm, 40cm, 50cm, and 60cm bunches. Each step up in stem length generally increases the price of the bunch.

Mini Calla Lily flowers are usually 1.5" to 3" long and about 2" to 2.5" wide. Their small pencil like stems are quite strong and suitable for any type of wedding work.

Other articles...

Choosing a Wedding Florist
Mini Calla Lilies Color Selections and Seasonal Availability
Calla Lily Availability: June thru September
Calla Lily Availability: October thru May
Preparing to Receive Calla Lilies for your Wedding or Special Event
Mini Calla Lily and Standard Calla Lily Care Tips

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