Lilium Leichtlinii
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"A species lily from Japan, easy to grow and performing well in every garden. The first year she already can reach a heath of 1,5 metre and after a few years she might tip the 2 metres.
One bulb of Lilium leichtlinii can bear over 20 gracefully curled flowers. Because of her length it is wise to plant her in between tall perennials for some support and when that is not possible it is wise to use a cane for some support. In full bloom, on a rainy and windy day, her tall stems might not be able to carry all the blossoms and she might fall over.
A nice detail of Lilium leichtlinii is that she is used a lot in the kitchen in China, Korea and Japan. They eat a simple wok dish with the following ingredients: the scales of the lily, celery, garlic (of course garlic), vegetable oil, a drop of wine, pepper, salt, cornstarch and some chilli."
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Planting and caring for lily bulbs
Plant lily bulbs in autumn or spring in a sunny or lightly shaded position with fertile, well-drained soil. Place the bulbs with the pointed end facing upwards at a depth of approximately two to three times the height of the bulb. Depending on the variety, leave around 20 to 30 cm between the bulbs. For a natural effect, plant them in small groups.
Keep the soil evenly moist during the growing season, especially in the first year, but avoid leaving the bulbs in wet soil for prolonged periods. Allow the foliage to yellow naturally after flowering so the bulbs can store energy for the following year.
Read our complete guide to when and how to plant and care for lily bulbs.
You can order lily bulbs from us from the beginning of the year. Lilies do not like to remain out of the soil for long, so we ship them earlier than many other summer-flowering bulbs and tubers.
Yes. Lilies are perennial and can remain in the garden for many years. They are winter hardy, provided they are not exposed to persistently unsuitable conditions.
Yes. Several lilies in our range are suitable for growing in pots. Check the product information for the individual variety to see whether it is recommended for containers.
Height varies considerably between varieties. In our range, you will find more compact lilies of around 60–80 cm as well as varieties that grow taller than 100 cm.
Lilies are summer-flowering plants. The exact flowering period varies by variety, so we recommend checking the information for the individual lily you choose.
Yes. Many lilies in our range are very suitable as cut flowers. The product information for each variety indicates whether it is recommended for cutting.