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Lilium candidum bulbs

Flowering Plant
£24.00
SPP01014
Currently out of stock

Quick overview

Garden historians are able to trace this plant back to ancient Crete. The 'Madonna' lily is often seen in religious paintings. It has satin pure-white petals with a delicious fragrance. An heirloom Lilium over 3,000 years old. Low maintenance and easy to grow. Height - 1.8m. It's tall and striking add great interest to any garden spaces.

Enjoy growing these sun loving plants from autumn:

  • Lilium candidum

x3 top size 20+ bulbs supplied.

Lilium candidum, the Madonna lily or white lily, is a plant in the true lily family.

What's in the collection?

Origin/native: Balkans and Middle East, and naturalized in other parts of Europe, including France, Italy, and Ukraine, and in North Africa

Lilium candidum x3

A beautiful statuesque pure white scented lily, majestic flowers are large 6-8 cm long white trumpets facing outwards. Ideal for garden borders or pots. Once planted these beautiful lilies grow stronger and taller each year. An heirloom Lilium over 3,000 years old. Low maintenance and easy to grow. Height - 1.8m. Spread 30cm.

Garden historians are able to trace this plant back to ancient Crete. The 'Madonna' lily is often seen in religious paintings. It has satin pure-white petals with a delicious fragrance.

  • Supplied as top size 20+ bulbs - hardy perennials.
  • Flowering time: July - Summer.
  • Preferred conditions: Full Sun.
  • Good nectar source for bees.

Delivery from September.

Plant Details

Flowering Time:
July-August onwards
Genus / Species:
Lilium candidum
Common Name:
Madonna lily
Height / Spread:
1.8m
Type:
Bulb
Bulb Size:
20+
Scented:
Scented
Pollinator Friendly:
Yes
Cut Flower:
Excellent tall cut flower

Preferred Conditions

Planting Depth:
20cm
Soil Type:
well-drained soil, generally semi gritty and moderately fertile
Where to Plant:
Pots/containers/borders/flower gardens
Position:
Full sun, sheltered
Watering:
Watering regularly in containers, daily in hot conditions.
Care Tips:
Perennial plants will come back each year so decide to plant them in final growing positions or if you grow them as container displays they can be planted out after flowering.
Feeding:
A balanced liquid fertiliser can be applied if soil conditions are less fertile.

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