Baumlilie-Montego Bay

Season Overview

Description

The tree lily 'Montego Bay' is an impressive, strongly scented O.T. hybrid lily (a cross between Oriental and trumpet lilies) that reaches heights of up to 200 cm. It is characterized by large, orange-yellow flowers that bloom from June to September and are ideal for beds, as a focal point or for large containers.

Growing tips

The location and soil required by lilies varies slightly from group to group. It is therefore best to find out about the exact requirements of your lily when you buy it. The Asiatic wild species, for example the saffron lily (Lilium bulbiferum ssp. croceum) or the tiger lily (Lilium lancifolium), the Easter lily (Lilium longiflorum) and their hybrids prefer a sunny to semi-shady location with a fresh, humus-rich, nutrient-rich and well-drained soil. The Turk's cap lily and its numerous hybrids have similar requirements to the Asiatic wild species, but a semi-shady location is preferred to a sunny one - just like the Oriental wild species. The substrate can also be calcareous. The Madonna lily also likes a somewhat chalky substrate, but prefers a sunny spot with fresh, loose soil. American wild species such as the panther lily (Lilium pardalinum) and its hybrids, on the other hand, prefer lime-free soil. They can also cope with slightly damp soil. All lily species thrive best in a slightly acidic substrate. It should be noted that although most lilies require a sunny location, the soil around the plant should be shaded. This can be achieved with a low companion planting. Alternatively, a mulch layer of compost or bark humus can be used.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Moist

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Plant distance

20 cm

Row spacing

20 cm

Seeding depth

10 cm