
Calla Lily
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Magnolia × soulangeana
Large, sculptural blooms with thick waxy petals. Sweet fragrance. Ancient flower predating bees. Symbol of southern charm. Dramatic size and elegant form. Short vase life but spectacular.
Spring
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 3 to 5 days
when properly cared for
Sweet, lemony, fresh fragrance with complex citrus notes
Magnolias are among the most ancient flowering plants - fossils date back 95 million years
They evolved before bees existed, so are pollinated by beetles
State flower of Louisiana and Mississippi
The flowers are so ancient they have no true petals - they have tepals
Magnolias are truly ancient, evolving over 95 million years ago before bees existed. They are found in both Asia and the Americas, suggesting they originated when these continents were connected. Named after French botanist Pierre Magnol, they became icons of the American South and symbols of beauty and dignity.

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