Removal of Calla Lilies

Calla lilies are tender bulbs commonly grown in the tropical or subtropical climates. They can also be planted in cooler climates, provided they are dug up and stored during the cooler months. If you want to remove the calla lilies from your garden, you must remove their rhizomes, which you can do so anytime the soil is workable However, if you want to save the calla rhizomes until next year or give them away, remove them carefully to avoid damaging them.

Pruning shears
Trowel or garden fork

Instructions

- 1
  Remove yellow calla lily foliage with a pair of pruning shears in the fall. Leave about 1 to 2 inches of foliage so you can easily see where the rhizomes are planted.
- 2
  Dig down around one calla lily plant. To limit damage to the rhizome, use a hand trowel or garden fork. Calla rhizomes are planted anywhere from 1 to 6 inches deep, so adjust your digging as necessary.
- 3
  Cut under the rhizome with the trowel or garden fork and lift it out of the soil.
- 4
  Remove the rest of the rhizomes in a similar manner. They should be planted about the same depth as the first plant.

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