Details
- Flowering Time
- July
- August
- Planting Time
- March
- April
- May
- Growing
- Hardy
- Perennial
- Perfect For
- Scented
- Flowering Height
- 100 cm
- Bulb Size
- 18/20 cm
- Colour
- Whites & Creams
- Pinks & Pastels
Lilium Oriental Pink News
L4003
Description
Lilium Oriental hybrid ‘Pink News’ is a superior lily for the garden and for cutting, in soft and romantic shades of rose-pink and white.
The sweet-scented flowers open during July and August and make a wonderful border and vase companion to pale blue flowers such as delphiniums and eryngium. Each long, straight stem produces several generously sized blooms.
For a pretty, late-summer patio display, plant the bulbs in deep pots of rich compost with added grit.
Care Guide
To cultivate lilies, choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil, digging a hole 15cm deep. Plant the bulbs 15-23cm apart, ensuring they sit 15cm below the soil surface. Water the surrounding soil well, maintaining soil moisture until growth emerges. Young shoots may be susceptible to slug damage, so use wildlife-friendly methods such as a top layer of sand to protect emerging growth. Most Lilies can also be grown in pots – ensure containers are deep and have large drainage holes in the base. As the majestic stems ascend, they will reach heights of 45-150cm, depending on variety. Support taller cultivars with stakes as they grow. Use dilute, balanced liquid plant feed every two weeks during the summer. Spray as soon as you notice the bright red lily beetle or their larvae.
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