Lilium candidum 'Plenum' (IX/d) — Columnar upright

Overview

Lilium candidum 'Plenum' (IX/d) is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Lilium, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lilium candidum 'Plenum' (IX/d) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.

About

Lilium candidum, the Madonna lily or white lily, is a plant in the true lily family. It is native to the Balkans and Middle East, and naturalized in other parts of Europe, including France, Italy, and Ukraine, and in North Africa, the Canary Islands, Mexico, and other regions.

About the genus

Lilium is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs, all with large and often prominent flowers. Lilies are a group of flowering plants which are important in culture and literature in much of the world. Most species are native to the Northern Hemisphere and their range is temperate climates and extends into the subtropics.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Lilium

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Lilium candidum 'Plenum' (IX/d) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Bulbs, Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Columnar upright
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Cottage and informal garden, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Lilium candidum 'Plenum' (IX/d)

Propagation: Seed, offsets, bulbils, scales
Pest resistance: Lily beetle, aphids, slugs, snails, thrips, leatherjackets, wireworms, rabbits, voles
Disease resistance: Grey moulds, viruses