Flower. Photo from R. V. Roger

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Lilium 'Casa Blanca' - Oriental Hybrid in the Lily Register

Common Name

Lily

Soil

Well-drained Acidic Sand

Sun Aspect

Roots in the shade from other plants, the flowers in the Full Sun

Soil Moisture

Moist - see Introduction for further planting and cultivation details in the ground and pots. Plant 3, 7 or 11 bulbs in clumps in the ground from December-April.

Plant Type

Herbaceous Bulb

Height x Spread in inches

36-48 x 6

Foliage

Leaves alternate, dark Green

Flower Colour in Month(s). Seed

White, outside white with yellowish white midrib; nectaries violet red; pollen orange-brown in July-August

Comment

"Oriental hybrids were mostly derived from Lillium auratum and Lillium speciosum. These beautiful plants range in height from 2 to 8 feet. They produce huge flowers up to a foot across. The pleasantly scented blossoms are borne in late summer. They are bowl-shaped with recurving petals. They come in white, pinks, deep reds, and bicolors. These are great for growing in containers, but may need staking because of their size." from Botany.com.

"Oriental lilies have very large outward facing flowers and are very scented. They need an acid soil." from Broadleigh Gardens.

"A truly spectacular variety with huge, bowl shaped, pure white flowers with brownish-orange anthers. The petals recurve slightly at the tips. The flowers are very strongly scented and are produced in abundant numbers through July and August. Height: 120cm (4ft). (1987)." from R. V. Roger.

"In spring, when lilies are at the spear stage of growth (like asparagus), fertilize with a complete organic fertilizer. Do not feed again for the rest of the year; excessive fertilizing can promote disease and soft growth.
Cut flowers when the first flower is first opening. The flower lasts from 5-9 days in the vase. Pull the pollen sacks off when the flower opens to keep pollen from staining linens beneath the vase. If pollen should get on clothes or linens, let it dry before wiping it off. If wiped when wet the pollen will stain.
To grow lilies well, mulch with composted manures or compost and shredded bark to keep the roots cool while adding humus to the soil." from Rainy Side Gardeners

"Space them at approximately 30cm (12") intervals and provide support before the flowers appear." from Royal Horticultural Society.

"Set amongst the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, this 60 acre, private woodland garden (Evenley Wood Garden) offers a huge variety of plants ranging from trees, shrubs and climbers, to a wide selection of bulbs, including a substantial collection of lilies."

Available from R. V. Roger , Kevock Garden , Gee Tee and Royal Horticultural Society with Plant Buddy in America