Exotic, showy, pure white blooms with yellow anthers. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Not hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Additional information
Generic | Lilium |
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Species | longiflorum |
Varietry | (IX) |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Fertile, Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 60cm |
Family | Liliaceae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Erect |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Not hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Mulch to keep roots cool, Dead head regularly, Lift and store frost free |
Border | Border, Cut flower |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Mice, Aphids, Lily beetles, Slugs and snails, Viruses |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Mulch, Feed, Cut back in winter |
Propagation | Division, Seed |
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