Planting and Growing lily 'Sumatra'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Keep soil lightly and evenly moist during active stem and bud growth |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Lily bulb feed every three weeks during spring and summer growth |
| Toxicity | Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water lily 'Sumatra'?
Keep soil lightly and evenly moist during active stem and bud growth
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for lily 'Sumatra'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for lily 'Sumatra'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for lily 'Sumatra'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for lily 'Sumatra'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize lily 'Sumatra'?
Lily bulb feed every three weeks during spring and summer growth
Learn more →How to Prune lily 'Sumatra'?
No pruning required; tidy by deadheading spent flowers
Learn more →How to Propagate lily 'Sumatra'?
Propagate by offsets after the foliage dies down
Learn more →How to Transplant lily 'Sumatra'?
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Learn more →How to Care for lily 'Sumatra' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant lily 'Sumatra'?
Grow in moist but well-drained soil enriched with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter; ideal in patio pots, see growing lilies in containers for further information
Learn more →How to Repot lily 'Sumatra'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest lily 'Sumatra'?
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Learn more →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
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of lily 'Sumatra'
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling