Overview
Lilium regale 'Album' is a columnar upright perennial in the genus Lilium, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lilium regale 'Album' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include borders and cut flowers. It is native to Sichuan Province and China.
About
Lilium regale, called the regal lily, royal lily, king's lily,or, in New Zealand, the Christmas lily, is a species of flowering plant in the lily family Liliaceae, with trumpet-shaped flowers. It is native to the western part of Sichuan Province in southwestern China, and cultivated elsewhere as an ornamental.
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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, partial shade
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Lilium regale 'Album' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- borders, cut flowers
- Native to
- Sichuan Province, China
- Fragrance
- strong,sweet
- Toxicity
- toxic to cats
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lilium regale 'Album'
- Cultivation
- Plant bulbs in autumn in well-drained soil. Provide support for tall stems. Water regularly during growing season.
- Pruning
- Remove spent flowers to encourage further blooming. Cut back stems after foliage dies down.
- Propagation
- bulbs,scales
- Pest resistance
- Lily beetle, Aphids, Slugs, Snails, Thrips, Leatherjackets, Wireworms, Vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Grey moulds, Virus
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Lilium regale 'Album'?
Plant bulbs in autumn in well-drained soil. Provide support for tall stems. Water regularly during growing season.
Where is the best place to plant Lilium regale 'Album'?
Lilium regale 'Album' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lilium regale 'Album' need?
Lilium regale 'Album' grows best in well-drained soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune Lilium regale 'Album'?
Remove spent flowers to encourage further blooming. Cut back stems after foliage dies down.
Is Lilium regale 'Album' hardy in the UK?
Lilium regale 'Album' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Lilium regale 'Album'?
Bulbs,scales.
Is Lilium regale 'Album' toxic?
Toxic to cats.
More in the Lilium genus
- Lilium 'Barbara North' (Ic/d)
- Lilium 'Conception'
- Lilium 'Delicate Joy' (Ia/b)
- Lilium 'Easy Samba' (Ia/c)
- Lilium 'Gracia'
- Lilium 'Halloween' (Ia/-)
- Lilium 'Mount Duckling' (Ia-b/b)
- Lilium 'Parasol'
