How to Grow and Care Madonna Lily

Madonna Lily

Being a prolific flower by nature, its needs are simple but different from most other lilies. Follow the advice in this guide and pick up to 20 flowers per stem from spring to mid-summer.

Madonna Lily


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From the perennial stems grow erect stems bearing wondrous trumpet-shaped pure white flowers brightened by yellow pollen in the center.

Each flower is two to three inches (sometimes longer) in length, emitting a lovely fragrance. The fallen leaves are arranged in a spiral, smooth to the touch. The established plants grow 4 to 6 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide.

Being a prolific flower by nature, its needs are simple but different from most other lilies. Follow the advice in this guide and pick up to 20 flowers per stem from spring to mid-summer.

Madonna Lily (Lilium Candidum) Care

Planting Lilium candidum bulbs is usually in early fall. The minimum group of bulbs is three. Place them 6 to 12 inches apart and cover the tops with a small 1-inch layer of soil. Be aware that this plant is shallower than gardeners who often grow other types of lilies.

The Madonna lily has white trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow centers that grow in clusters on a thin stem

Light

Lilium candidum loves bright sunlight. While it will do well in full sun or partial shade, the best results will occur when it is somewhat protected from the midday sun.

Soil

Provide nutrient-rich and well-draining soil for your Madonna lily. Naturally, it absorbs a lot of nutrients so the addition of some compost is recommended. Maintain a soil close to neutral.

Lilium candidum bulbs thrive in neutral or alkaline soils. Add lime to too acidic soil. If you plan on letting the bulb arrive in the fall, add lime to the location and give it time to soak into the ground.

Drinking water

Fully water the Madonna lilies after planting. Foliage and flowers will come out in the spring, and then they will need very little additional care.

Keep the soil evenly moist, but avoid over-watering. This can cause unwanted standing water and make the roots soggy and susceptible to rot.

Temperature and humidity

When they take root in winter, the plant can grow a bunch of leaves. In the Deep South of the United States and elsewhere, Lilium candidum blooms in the spring and is dormant in the summer heat. It will then again produce new foliage in the fall.

Cut

When the plant stops flowering let the leaves turn yellow. Then, cut them back as you would for other spring bloomers.

Breeding Lilium Candidum

Propagation is usually done by dividing tubers. Alternatively, you can wait until the bark dries on the tree. Open the pods and carefully collect the seeds. Sow them over winter in vented containers, in a cold frame or in an unheated greenhouse.

 

 

 

 

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