Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to figure out your garden schedule. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

The first chance to plant calla lily in Hobart can be determined by reviewing the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Calla Lily

Frost tolerance for calla lily:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost.

Since calla lily require warm weather it is important to wait until after the last frost has passed before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant calla lily in Hobart is April. However, you really should wait until May if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant calla lily and expect a good harvest is probably August. If you wait any later than that and your calla lily may not have a chance to fully mature. If you are starting your calla lily indoors then you might be able to get away with starting them a couple of weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Hobart the average date of last frost happens on April 15. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of -15°F.

It's important to remember that USDA zone info for Hobart is not always accurate and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Hobart you get a frost after April 15 so always be ready to cover your calla lily in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Hobart

Here is the info for USDA Zone 5b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	-15°F
Highest Expected Low	-10°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -15°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near -10°F.

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