Many of the new varieties feature multi-coloured flowers that are best viewed in the home garden, and will do quite well grown in containers. Calla lilies are eye-catching tropical flowers, originally from South Africa. The blooms are upright growing and trumpet-shaped, about six inches tall and two to three inches across. Many varieties have bright speckles on their broad, sword-like leaves. They are ideal for use in beds, borders or in containers either indoors or out.
Oriental Lilies are the largest and some of the most beautiful of all lilies.
All varieties are fragrant, and make excellent cut flowers. Planted in well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered area they will continue to add to your garden year after year. During April, pots of these wonderful spring flowers are available at garden centres. The trick to perking up your indoor surroundings at this time of year is to group pots of these superb flowers. Either place one pot of flowers in each of the containers, or better yet, two or three pots in a basket or bowl.