How to tend a Lilium bulbiferum

Also known as: Lilium pubescens Bernh. ex Hornem., Lilium scabrum Moench, Lilium sanguineum Lindl., Lilium pictum Baker, Lilium haematochroum Lem., Lilium latifolium Link, Lilium humile Mill., Lilium croceum Chaix, Lilium fulgens W.H.Baxter, Lilium elatum Salisb., Lilium fulgens É.Morren ex Spae, Lilium lateritium Baker, Lilium luteum Gaterau, Lilium sibiricum Willd., Lilium aurantiacum Weston, Lilium atrosanguineum E.Vilm., Lilium biligulatum Baker, Lilium bulbiferum var. croceum (Chaix) Pers., Lilium bulbiferum subsp. croceum (Chaix) Baker, Lilium croceum var. chaixii Elwes, Lilium bulbiferum var. chaixii (Elwes) Stoker, Lilium bulbiferum var. aurantiacum Regel, Lilium bulbiferum var. giganteum N.Terracc., Lilium bulbiferum var. brevifolium G.F.Wilson, Lilium bulbiferum var. minus Gaudin, Lilium bulbiferum var. maius Gaudin, Lilium bulbiferum var. atrosanguineum (H.Vilm.) G.F.Wilson, Lilium bulbiferum var. fulgens G.F.Wilson, Lilium bulbiferum var. sanguineum (Lindl.) G.F.Wilson, Lilium croceum var. bulbiferum (L.) P.Fourn., Lilium bulbiferum prol. croceum (Chaix) Rouy

Watering

Keep soil dry rather than flooded, water thoroughly when soil is dry, 1-2 times a week

Sunlight

Long-day plant, put in sunny places, but avoid strong sunlight at noon

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove the withered parts on the ground after flowering, leaving bulbs for germination in the next year

About this plant

Origin
Holland
Category
Liliaceae, Lilium
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 18-22 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April-October, viewing period 2-3 weeks
Flower colors
orange
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