Lotus Wonder Oriental Lily 2 Bulbs 1618cm Candy Pink Double Blooms

A wonderful, candy pink flower with deeper freckles. It opens a little later than the others. The show lasts around three weeks, the petals unfurling slowly. They are sterile, will last almost twice as long as ordinary lilies plus there are no stamens, so no mess. This is special new breeding right out of The Netherlands. The world’s leading lily breeders, Vletter Den Haan. We are hoping to see more of these in the future. Choose a humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny location. They will appreciate afternoon shade in warmer climates. Simply plant, fertilise and enjoy. Leave them in the ground to establish and they will bring you years of joy Keep your Double Oriental Lilies moist while in growth, and fertilise at the start of the season, and again as the flowers are finishing. Mulching over the summer will help to help maintain moisture levels in the soil. They will take between 12-15 weeks to flower. A little faster in warmer weather. The regal splendor of Oriental lilies gives the crowning touch to your summer garden. They carry your garden through the hot summer into balmy autumn with their magnificent blooms, which are at least 6 across. The tall varieties lend an airy elegance when spotted through the back of the border. All are unsurpassed for cutting, having a very long vase life. The flamboyant flowers, with their gracefully recurved petals, are delightfully fragrant during the day, but their perfume is positively heady at night. They are very long lived in the garden and will multiply over the years. Taller varieties need staking. They prefer lots of sun on their tops and some shade at their feet, a problem easily solved by planting them among shorter perennials