lily 'Delicate Joy'

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A dwarf Asiatic hybrid lily, a bulbous herbaceous perennial about 50-60cm high, with alternate, dark green leaves, and upward-facing, bowl-shaped, semi-double flowers, 15cm across, composed of creamy yellow tepals tipped with pinkish orange, from midsummer; the flowers have no pollen, so they may be enjoyed without causing hay fever

Scientific classification

Species: lily 'Delicate Joy' (Lilium 'Delicate Joy')
Genus: Lilium
Family: Liliaceae

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Bulbs
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Autumn · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of lily 'Delicate Joy'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of lily 'Delicate Joy'

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lily 'Delicate Joy' care guide

Keep soil lightly and evenly moist during active stem and bud growth
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

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

Fertilizing

Lily bulb feed every three weeks during spring and summer growth

Pruning

No pruning required, but deadheading will improve their appearance

Propagation

Propagate by division: detach offset bulblets when the leaves die down and plants become dormant

Growing

Plant bulbs in autumn, 15cm deep, in most but well-drained soil enriched with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter, in a sheltered position, with the base of the plant in shade, for example from ground-cover plants, and the rest of the plant in full sun or light dappled shade; for more advice, see growing lilies in containers

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Common pests and 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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