LILY LILIUM CANDIDUM - 4474606-
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Also called lilies of St. Anthony, because they appear in the iconography of St. Anthony of Padua, who is depicted holding this lily to symbolize purity of body and soul.
Appreciated since ancient times for its timeless beauty, this flower is a symbol of purity, elegance, and light.
Its large white trumpet-shaped flowers, with an intense and enveloping fragrance, bloom in summer, bringing a refined and luminous note to the garden. The white, waxy corollas stand out on tall, slender stems, creating a dramatic effect ideal for flowerbeds, borders, and floral arrangements.
Lilium candidum is a hardy and resistant plant, easy to grow both in the ground and in pots. It loves sunny locations and well-drained soil. Perfect for those seeking an elegant and fragrant ornamental flower that brings light and harmony to the garden.
White color. Bulb size 20/22 cm.
• Flowering: June. • Height: 120 cm. • Exposure: Sun.
Description
Description
Lilium candidum belongs to the Liliaceae family and is native to the Mediterranean basin. Unlike other lily species, it forms a shallow, perennial bulb, which tends to renew itself annually through bulbils and basal regeneration. It produces erect stems 100–120 cm tall, with trumpet-shaped inflorescences with an intense fragrance and pure white color.
- Flowering period: from June to July
- Plant height: up to 120 cm
- Flower color: pure white, with a yellow-green throat
- Fragrance: very intense, especially in the evening hours
Planting and cultivation
- Ideal planting period: autumn
- Planting depth: maximum 10 cm below ground level
- Exposure: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained, mostly calcareous, not too acidic
- Watering: Regular but not excessive; tolerates drought better than other lilies
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