Description

Oriental Lily ‘Magic Star’ is a beautifully freckled white and pink lily with a white centre that will add star quality to any garden or as a stunning cut flower. Lilies come into their own beautifully in groups between perennials and shrubs and are very suitable for flower pots or planters and after flowering, they can be planted in the ground and will come to full bloom year after year. The planting depth of a Lily is between 10 and 15 cm. Before planting the flower tubers, ensure that the soil is airy and permeable to moisture. Plant lilies sheltered from the wind along a fence or between other plants and shrubs as they like to be in the sun. The tubers of lilies can be planted in the spring, around April-May, and in the autumn, October-November. In the event of frost, it is best to protect the tubers and any shoots that have already emerged with some leaves or branches. It is recommended to transplant lilies every 3 to 4 years as they get new energy from the new soil and will bloom beautifully and colourfully for years. Watch out for the orange Lily bug: this is the Lily’s worst enemy! The best way to control the bugs is to remove them manually. There are several pesticides, but Lily beetles quickly become immune to them.