Lilium Leichtlinii
€11.75
01-02-2027
Largest bulb size
Always true to variety
Lowest price per bulb
"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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Lilies
The Lily is a real recommendation for the garden, beautiful plants that bloom for weeks and, if they are happy, come back for years. If you have no experience with lilies in your garden, you can always look at our site under Flower bulb information / Lilies. Here you will find an extensive description of How to plant and care for Lilies.
Planting Lilies:
Lilies need fertile, well-drained soil with a thick layer of humus. They like moist, but not too wet soil. Plant them between October and April, even during frost. Lilies can withstand cold well, provided they are not exposed to too much wind and rain. Dig a trench 10-15 cm deep, loosen the soil and add fertilizer or humus if necessary. Plant the bulbs with the point upwards and cover with soil. Keep 25-30 cm distance between the bulbs, plant them in groups of three or five.
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