Salmon-pink blooms with purple-spotted centres make Asiatic Lily 'Whistler' a delightful addition to borders. Every flower offers a soft blend of colour, to enhance your garden with a sensitive charm. Recommended for fashioning a gentle, harmonious presence in your sunshine garden.
Asiatic Lilium 'Whistler', grows to 100 cm bringing striking height and colour while remaining delightfully undemanding.
All lilies love the sun, especially in the morning, but need well-drained soil. Mulch around the base to protect bulbs and retain moisture for healthy, vibrant blooms.
To cultivate lilies, choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil, digging a hole 15 cm deep. Plant the bulbs 15-23 cm apart, ensuring they sit 15 cm below the soil surface. Water the surrounding soil well, maintaining soil moisture until growth emerges. Young shoots may be susceptible to slug damage, so use wildlife-friendly methods such as a top layer of sand to protect emerging growth. Most Lilies can also be grown in pots – ensure containers are deep and have large drainage holes in the base. As the majestic stems ascend, they will reach heights of 45-150 cm, depending on variety. Support taller cultivars with stakes as they grow. Use dilute, balanced liquid plant feed every two weeks during the summer. Spray as soon as you notice the bright red lily beetle or their larvae.
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The pale lemon blooms of Oriental Lily ‘Gold Fever’ bring freshness to summer pots and garden containers. Flowering from July to August, this regal variety delivers both a visual impact and a lovely sweet fragrance.
The exotic-looking flowers feature a cluster of burnt-orange anthers, standing proudly on stamens at the centre of each large bloom. A light dusting of red freckles brings delicate contrast to the soft gold yellow. Oriental Lily 'Gold Fever' creates a sunlit elegance standing at 60 cm tall.
Needs a little more attention than other lilies, oriental varieties prefer well-drained, slightly acidic soil and watering through the flowering season.
Orders for Summer Flowering Bulbs & Plants will be sent from mid March to late April.
We use Whistl for deliveries and our ordering process allows you to provide special instructions such as leaving in a safe place should you happen to be out when your bulbs are delivered or if you require a different delivery date.
Should you have any other order requirements other than those listed please contact us on 01622 840229 before placing an order.
Current charges per order are as below and exclude VAT.
| UK Mainland, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland | £ 6.95 |
