Flower: Calla Lily
Variety: Open Cut White
Color: White
Stem Length: 85 cm (34 in)
Stems per Bunch: 30-stem boxes
Open Cut White
Open Cut White is a white calla lily, sold in 30-stem boxes on 85 cm stems. What looks like a petal is actually a single spathe — one modified leaf curled into a trumpet around a slim central spadix — carried on a smooth, leafless stem. That one clean line is why callas work in modern and minimal designs where a ruffled flower would be too much. This is the full-size calla rather than a mini: the spathe runs 4 to 5 inches and the stems are 85 cm, the longest flower in the catalogue. One stem is enough to carry a tall arrangement on its own. Callas carry no scent, arrive fully formed rather than in bud, and hold 10 to 12 days in shallow water. PetalDriven ships calla lilies farm-direct and overnight anywhere in the US with free shipping, unarranged and ready to process, at wholesale prices with no tax ID required.
Features of This Calla Lily Variety
| Variety | Open Cut White, a large-flowered calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) |
|---|---|
| Origin | Imported farm-direct |
| Color | White |
| Stem Length | 85 cm (34 in) |
| Bloom Size | A trumpet-shaped spathe about 4–5 in long |
| Fragrant | No — calla lilies are unscented |
| Vase Life | 10–12 days with proper care |
| Stems per Bunch | 30-stem boxes |
Good For
- All-white and ivory weddings
- Tall arrangements and elevated centerpieces
- Statement bridal bouquets
- Sympathy and memorial work
- Bridal and bridesmaid bouquets
- Wedding centerpieces and tablescapes
- Modern and minimal arrangements
- DIY wedding and event flowers
Shipping Info
- Free US shipping on every order.
- Ships FedEx Priority Overnight for next-day delivery.
- Pick your delivery date on the calendar when you add calla lilies to your cart. The calendar shows the next available date.
- Delivery is available Tuesday through Friday. We recommend Tuesday–Thursday, since a Friday arrival leaves no working day to sort out a problem before a weekend event.
- Callas arrive fully formed rather than in bud, so they need no opening time. Schedule delivery 1–2 days before your event and they are ready to design with the day they land.
- Callas arrive boxed and unarranged, with no signature required. The spathes mark easily, so plan to have someone there to unpack them gently rather than leaving the box sitting.
Care and Processing Instructions
- Unbox as soon as they arrive and handle them by the stem, not the bloom. A calla spathe is a single smooth surface, and a thumbprint or crease shows on it the way it never would on a ruffled flower.
- Fill the vase with only 2–3 inches of water. This is the one rule that matters most with callas. The stems are fleshy and hollow-ish rather than woody, and in deep water they go soft, split and curl at the base within a day.
- Cut about 1 inch off each stem at an angle with a sharp knife. Blunt shears crush a calla stem instead of cutting it, and a crushed stem can't drink.
- Strip nothing — calla stems are leafless, so there is no foliage to remove.
- Change the water every day and recut every other day. Soft stems foul water fast, and dirty water is what starts the curling.
- Keep them indoors in a cool spot away from heaters, air conditioning drafts, and direct sunlight.
- Expect some natural curve in the stems. Callas bend toward light and keep moving in the vase; designers generally treat that as the point of the flower rather than a fault.
- For bouquet work, callas wire well. If you're wiring, do it the day of rather than days ahead, since the stems keep growing and shifting.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Every calla lily order is backed by PetalDriven's 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If your flowers arrive damaged or in poor condition, contact us within 48 hours of delivery with clear photos and your order number, and we'll make it right with a refund or exchange.
Some curve in the stem is normal and is not a defect. So is a slight green tint at the base of the spathe on white varieties — that is the flower's natural colouring, not a sign of age.
Email info@petaldriven.com or call 1-888-738-2529. To qualify, get your flowers into shallow water as soon as they arrive and follow the care instructions above. Claims submitted without photos or after the 48-hour window can't be accepted, and natural variation in colour or spathe size isn't considered damage. See our full refund policy.