The Lilium Regale Alba which I planted in containers back in early March are now in full bloom, and looking great. Back then I described them, in my opinion as the best white Lily. Well what do you think I may have changed my mind, In early spring I also planted directly in the ground a group of Lilium Longiflorum, ok not uncommon, but I have never grown them before.
From Taiwan, this really has to be the most gorgeous lily. In mid-summer, it has shiny, deep green leaves and has umbels of up to six, strong and lovely perfumed, pure white, horizontally held trumpets, up to (7in) long. Very popular as a cut flower.
It likes well-drained soil with plenty of compost added. It can also be grown in containers, use John Innes No 2 compost. Plant the bulbs at least twice their depth.
There is a question mark as to how hardy they are. If these ones that I have planted fail to come through next year, I will get more and grow them as container plants, giving them protection over the winter.
In our garden Lilium Longiflorum
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