regal lily

How to Grow and Care for regal lily

regal lily · Lilium regale
Also known as: king's lily; royal lily

Grow in well-drained soil enriched with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter

Watering: Keep soil lightly and evenly moist during active stem and bud growthSunlight: Full sunOrnamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing regal lily

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil lightly and evenly moist during active stem and bud growth
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingLily bulb feed every three weeks during spring and summer growth
ToxicityOrnamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in well-drained soil enriched with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter

How to Water regal lily?

Keep soil lightly and evenly moist during active stem and bud growth

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for regal lily?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for regal lily?

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What Soil Is Best for regal lily?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for regal lily?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize regal lily?

Lily bulb feed every three weeks during spring and summer growth

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How to Prune regal lily?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate regal lily?

Propagate by seed, sown, when ripe, in containers in a cold frame or separate offsets after the foliage dies down

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How to Transplant regal lily?

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How to Care for regal lily in Winter?

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How to Plant regal lily?

Grow in well-drained soil enriched with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter

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How to Repot regal lily?

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How to Harvest regal lily?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds and a virus; see lily diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to lily beetle, aphids, slugs, snails, Thrips, leatherjackets, and wireworms, and to damage by rabbits and voles; plants in containers may be affected by vine weevil

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The Toxicity of regal lily

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of regal lily

Plant typeBulbs
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginSouthwestern China

Scientific Classification

Species
Lilium regale
Genus
Lilium
Family
Liliaceae
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