This Lily is one of the Chinese species, pure white with yellow stamens and a fabulous heady perfume. It is the earliest white to flower, grows well if planted directly into the border or in containers.
Lilies enjoy a rich humus soil with added grit for drainage. Flowering time in Aberdeen late June / July. I quite like growing them in containers, this way I can position them in the border where it best pleases me. Very handy in spots where Daffodils or Tulips have died back.
Overwintering the containers in the cold greenhouse seems to do the trick, I normally repot the bulbs every third year. If you decide to plant directly in the soil, a depth of eight inches is advisable.
Height – 120cm
Position – Full sun/part shade
Flowering period – July
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hi there,
nice blog. i am an art school graduate in aberdeen looking for gardening work and was wondering if you might be able to put me in touch with anyone you may know who is looking for help. i have experience in landscape gardening and am very willing to work hard. any pointers or advice would be greatly appreciated. thank you and keep up the good work!
Stuart.
alistair says
Hi Stuart
I have no contacts for gardening work, however if I do hear of anything I will contact you.
Regards Alistair
Lillies have such beautiful flowers