Chester lily

How to Grow and Care for Chester lily

Chester lily · Brodiaea minor

Plant 8cm deep in autumn in light, sandy, fertile soil. Shelter from frosts and excessive winter wet. Ideal for an alpine house or bulb frame. In containers, use a well-drained mix of peat-free John Innes and horticultural grit

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Planting and Growing Chester lily

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleMoist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeSand · Loam · Chalk
Soil pHNeutral · Alkaline · Acid
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingLight bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering
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Care Tips

Plant 8cm deep in autumn in light, sandy, fertile soil. Shelter from frosts and excessive winter wet. Ideal for an alpine house or bulb frame. In containers, use a well-drained mix of peat-free John Innes and horticultural grit

How to Water Chester lily?

Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Chester lily?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Chester lily?

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What Soil Is Best for Chester lily?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Chester lily?

Light bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering

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How to Prune Chester lily?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Chester lily?

Propagate by separating corms when dormant in summer

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How to Transplant Chester lily?

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How to Care for Chester lily in Winter?

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How to Plant Chester lily?

Plant 8cm deep in autumn in light, sandy, fertile soil. Shelter from frosts and excessive winter wet. Ideal for an alpine house or bulb frame. In containers, use a well-drained mix of peat-free John Innes and horticultural grit

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How to Repot Chester lily?

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How to Harvest Chester lily?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of Chester lily

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Attributes of Chester lily

Plant typeBulbs
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitTufted
OriginUSA (California)

Scientific Classification

Species
Brodiaea minor
Genus
Brodiaea
Family
Asparagaceae
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