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Lilium speciosum var. album (Virginal lily)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1.7m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Lilium speciosum var. album

Other names: Virginal lily


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Genus: Lilium

Species: L. speciosum var. album - L. speciosum var. album is a clump-forming bulbous perennial with leafy upright stems. In late summer, it bears scented white turkscap flowers.

Lilium speciosum var. album is: Deciduous

Flower: White in Summer

Foliage: Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn

Fragrance: Flowers are fragrant

Habit: Erect

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Specific pests: Aphids , Lily beetle (Scarlet) , Slugs , Vine weevil

Specific diseases: Grey mould

General care

Propagation methods: Offsets. REGISTER to read more...


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Lilium speciosum var. album (Virginal lily) will reach a height of 1.7m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance

Cultivation: Plant in humus-rich, well drained soil in full sun or light shade.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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