Christmas Lilium 'White Dragon'

A strong choice that performs reliably year in, year out with abundant, fragrant trumpets.

Lilium 'White Dragon' has all the attributes of traditional Christmas Lilies but is more high powered with: Taller, stronger stems to support the abundant blooms; larger, more solid trumpets; white flowers with unique green throats; lush, generously textured petals; heady fragrance; more blooms; longer lasting in the garden; incredibly long vase life.

Plant into a humus rich, well drained soil. Water to establish and keep moist during active growth. They are best when protected from the hot afternoon sun.

It is a good idea to fertilise your Lilies, this will help to give you the best blooms. Adding an organic fertiliser when you first see growth, then again as they are fading is ideal.

If you are growing your Lilies in pots, fertiliser is even more important and in this case a slow release pellet such as Thrive, or a regular application of liquid fertiliser can work well. Water the pots regularly, potting mix is perfectly drained so dries out quickly, especially during summer. It is important for the growth of the bulb and longevity of the flowers that regular moisture is maintained.

In warmer climates, it is a good idea to grow your Liliums in part shade or morning sun, so flowers will last longer.

Our Tip: when cutting your lilies it is ideal to leave around 1/2 to 2/3 of the stem to keep feeding the bulb so it can produce next year's flowers.