Its Snow White color and rich, classic fragrance are a great choice for lily fans. would be great for the bridal bouquet.
Source: Darren Harwood
Casa Blanca’ is a beloved oriental hybrid lily that is part of the genus Lilium. Its beautiful bulbs bloom in mid to late summer after Asian lilies, earlier in the season.
Oriental cultivars such as ‘Casa Blanca’ thrive in cooler regions, can tolerate poorer soil conditions and have larger flowers atop exceptionally tall stems, 3 to 4 feet tall. . Each stem produces six to eight flowers.
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Each “Casa Blanca” flower has six sparkling white petals with reddish-brown anthers. When it blooms, each 8-inch-wide petal curves outward, radiantly beautiful in the summer sun.
Very fragrant on strong, dark green stems, they make fresh cut flowers especially commonly used by florists and bridal bouquets. Hardy in USDA Zones 5 through 8 (and sometimes even 4 and 9), this bulbous perennial is grown widely and vigorously in containers and garden beds.
Plant ‘Casa Blanca’ bulbs in spring in colder regions (zones 4-7) and in spring or fall in milder climates. The bulbs are spaced 10 inches apart and dig a planting hole 6 to 8 inches deep.
Plant in small groups of three bulbs for a nice display. These lilies are easy to grow in edging perennials and grow equally well in containers where they can tolerate crowding.
With proper care, ‘Casa Blanca’ lily bulbs will bloom within the first year.
Light
This lily prefers full sun but will also grow in partial sun to partial shade. Ideally, the top of the plant should receive plenty of sunlight, six to eight hours a day, while the bottom is shaded by lower growing plants to prevent the bulbs from drying out.
Plants may need to be zoned if planted in too much shade, which creates weaker stems.
Soil
The ‘Casa Blanca’ lily grows just about any medium, well-drained but moist garden soil. If the soil is heavy and doesn’t drain well, consider growing the bulbs in raised beds. Cover the area with mulch to keep the roots cool and retain moisture.
Drinking water
Water the plant regularly to keep the soil moist and not dry out. Do not over water; These plants do not tolerate boggy conditions.
Fertilizer
When new plants appear in the spring, feed them with a balanced, low nitrogen 5-10-5 fertilizer. During the growing season, feed the plant every two weeks.
Temperature
If a particularly cold winter is expected, dig up the tubers. Store them indoors and then replant in the spring.
Cut flowers
When cutting flowers for bouquets, choose flowers that have just opened and cut no more than a third of the stem. Doing so gives the plant enough foliage for photosynthesis to continue to produce food for the bulbs. Cut off the stamens so the brown chalk doesn’t stain your hands or clothes.
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Every three or four years, the blooms will likely become so large that the tree will collapse. As this weakens the stem, stake the plant until the flowers have finished blooming. Then, in the fall, dig up the tubers and divide them into bunches. Transplant the tubers and spread a few inches of organic mulch over the area.
Common pests/diseases
Avoid over-watering and creating a slush as this can cause the bulb to rot. Excessively wet weather can also cause gray mold. Like all lilies, beware of aphids that spread the lily mosaic virus, which is incurable. Beetles pick lily leaves.
