Lilium ( Mix Color ) - Plant
Description for Lilium ( Mix Color )
*Note: Delivered plant may be differ in flower color variety. Image displayed in this product is for reference purpose only. These are great for forcing to bloom indoors. Flowers are mostly up-facing. Generally, it takes 90 to 100 days to bloom from a bulb germination. Although these perennial bulbs are generally unscented, a light scent sometimes can be detected during a warm day with little or no wind.
| Common name | Flower colours | Bloom time | Height | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lily, Lilium | Mix color | Early Spring and sometimes into July | Up to 30 inches | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
It should be planted in Fall/Spring. A suitable soil proportion should be 2 parts sandy loam, 2 parts peat and 1 part sand. Garden planting depth should be 4 to 6 inches and for container planting, depth should be 2 to 4 inches. The spacing between 2 bulbs can be kept 6 to 8 inches. Lilies need to be kept moist during their growing cycle and one way of conserving water is by mulching.
| Sunlight | Soil | Water | Temperature | Fertilizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full sun, partial shade | Well Drained, Healthy Loam | Moderate | 13 to 24 degrees C | Use any organic fertilizer. |
Caring for Lilium
- Protect from hot sun and hot winds.
- It prefers a cooler, more sheltered position.
- Keep soil moist but do not allow wet feet, so the soil needs to be open and well drained.
- Lilies should be fertilised at least twice during their growing cycle.
- Remove old flower heads once flowers fade to promote bulb growth.
Harvesting
Spring or summer
Typical uses of Lilium
Special features: Flowers
Culinary use: NA
Ornamental use: They are also perfect for container growing or landscape border plantings.
Medicinal use: NA
References
- https://www.gardenexpress.com.au/lilium-planting-and-care-guide/
- http://www.finegardening.com/lily-lilium
- https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily/how-to-grow-lilies.htm
- https://www.easytogrowbulbs.com/pages/lilies-planting-guide
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