Calla Lily Meaning

The calla lily is the most architectural flower there is: one clean curve, no loose petals, no clutter. That is why it is the favorite of anyone looking for something minimalist — and the one that pairs worst with an overstuffed bouquet.

What it symbolizes

• Magnificent beauty. The classic meaning, from the Greek kallos.
• Purity and devotion. Especially the white one.
• Rebirth. It is a plant that regrows from its rhizome every season.

Why it appears at weddings and at funerals

It puzzles a lot of people, and the explanation is that "rebirth" works for both: the start of a life together and the passage to another life. It is the same flower read from two angles. In practice, color resolves the ambiguity: a white calla on its own reads as funeral or bridal depending on the format, and the colored ones (yellow, burgundy, pink) carry no mourning connotation at all.

By color

Color	Reading
White	Purity, formal elegance
Yellow	Gratitude, quiet joy
Pink	Admiration and affection
Burgundy or black	Sophistication, mystery

A botanical fact

What looks like a petal is not one: it is a spathe, a modified leaf wrapped around the true cluster of flowers, which is the yellow cylinder in the center. The same goes for the anthurium, which belongs to the same family.

Important warning

Calla lilies are toxic if ingested, for people and for pets. It is not a problem for an arrangement placed up high, but worth knowing if there are small children or cats in the house.

Availability of each flower changes with the season. If you are looking for a specific flower, ask us before ordering and we will confirm whether we have it.