Lilies Citronella

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  1. Whiley

    Whiley Gardener

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    I've planted all mine best i could with the limited instructions on the bulb packaging, i was hoping you folks could give me a bit more information on this gorgeous plant, anything i should be prepared for.

    I cant wait to raise mine. :D
     
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    [​IMG] Hi Whiley,
    Yes they are a beautiful lily, but then I think all lilies are beautiful... Citronellas grow tall to about 1,5mtre, so back of the border is good.. I plant about 7" deep. They like full sun to dappled shade. Don't let them dry out in their first summer, or won't have any next year... :eek: If you have a clay soil put some sand in the hole first & sit them on that then fill hole again. They are a long lived border plant & will get better with each year... [​IMG] Sadley not perfumed, but their beautiful little flowers make up for that. They flower anytime from late June through to end of August... :D The only thing to be wary of that I know are:-... Slugs & snails, they love them, & of course the dreaded lily beatle.. :mad: A very handsome red beatle... Kill imediatly as they wll dessimate a lily plant in hrs... :eek: I spray with a systemic called provado for that, but it is up to you what you use...... [​IMG]
    Well that is all I can think of at the moment hope this helps.... [​IMG]
     
  3. Whiley

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    Thank you! Thats stacks of information, i feel all prepared now! :D

    No beatle crosses my line!
     
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    Hmmm - I always assumed citronella oil came from lemons or something, does it actually come from some part of these lilies?
     
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