Königslilie-Album

Season Overview

Description

The white royal lily (Lilium regale Album) is not only beautiful, but also very easy to care for and robust. Apart from a sunny spot and sandy to loamy soil with good drainage and plenty of nutrients, it does not need much attention. Once the conditions are right, the lily grows very reliably and develops well. The flowers are edible and are also used in cooking in their place of origin in China.

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

30 cm

Row spacing

30 cm

Seeding depth

15 cm