Lilium candidum, the Madonna Lily is a well-known species with large waxy white trumpet-shaped flowers that have a sweet and very penetrating fragrance. It needs a shallow planting in a well-drained alkaline soil and the site should be prepared with the addition of generous quantities of sand, gravel and grit. Limestone chippings which can easily be bought from most garden centres are ideal to be added into the substrate to ensure alkalinity. A raised bed to ensure good drainage is perfect. It is planted earlier than most Lilies and develops its leaves over winter. Once established it is best left undisturbed. Like most lilies it will benefit from a sheltered position away from strong winds.
Order | Liliales |
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Family | Liliaceae |
Sub-Family | Lilioideae |
Synonyms | Lilium album, Lilium candidum var. aureomarginatum, Lilium candidum var. cernuum, Lilium candidum var. monstruosum, Lilium candidum var. peregrinum, Lilium candidum subsp. peregrinum, Lilium candidum f. peregrinum, Lilium candidum var. plenum, Lilium candidum var. purpureostriatum, Lilium candidum var. purpureum, Lilium candidum var. rubrolineatum, Lilium candidum var. salonikae, Lilium candidum var. striatum, Lilium candidum f. striatum, Lilium candidum var. variegatum, Lilium peregrinum, Lilium striatum |
Geographical Origin | Balkans and Middle East: southern Macedonia, southwest Turkey, Lebanon, Israel |
Cultivation | Sunny aspect, sheltered from the wind. A very well-drained, alkaline soil. Add gravel and limestone chippings. Stake if necessary. Keep dry once it has finished flowering |
Eventual Height | 1.5-1.8m |
Eventual Spread | 80cm |
Hardiness | Hardy |
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