Royal lily 'Album' (Lilium regale 'Album')

Royal lily 'Album'

Also known as: King's lily 'Album'

Royal lily 'Album' is a highly popular Royal lily cultivar, appreciated for its very large, glistening white flowers with a golden throat and intense fragrance. It can have up to 25 blossoms per stem and is excellent for borders and as a cut flower. Royal lily 'Album' was introduced to England in 1903 by Ernest Henry Wilson. The origin of its name is unknown.

Scientific classification

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

Summer, Early fall

Bloom Time

1.5 m

Plant Height

30 cm

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

13 cm to 15 cm

Flower Size

Brown

Fruit Color

Winter dormancy

Dormancy

Care Guide for Royal lily 'Album'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Royal lily 'Album' prefers moist conditions but cannot tolerate standing water. During the seedling phase, maintain a strict watering schedule. Once established, reduce frequency unless in drought. Always water after topdressing and ensure proper soil drainage during rainy periods.

Fertilize: Fertilize seedlings early for optimal growth and amend soil based on conditions. Apply compound base fertilizer before sowing and again when seedlings reach 10 cm (4 in) and during rapid growth or bulb enlargement, amending soil twice throughout the growing season.

Pruning: Royal lily 'Album' is a striking perennial featuring trumpet-shaped white flowers and a sweet fragrance. Prune in early to late spring to remove dead stems and spent flowers, promoting healthy growth and blooms while ensuring good air circulation to prevent disease and enhance plant vitality.

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