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Lilium (x) longiflorum Barolo - Easter Lily

Lilium (x) longiflorum Barolo
Easter Lily, White Trumpet Lily

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A tall hybrid lily that produces 14 cm flowers, discreetly scented, in a uniform orange and dark orange colour. With its long sturdy stems, abundant foliage, and flowers generously displayed, this variety is ideal for cut flowers. It blooms towards the end of July. Planted in well-drained soil, its bulb naturalises in the garden and blooms again every year.
Flower size
14 cm
Height at maturity
1.35 m
Spread at maturity
45 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time April to May, October
Recommended planting time February to May, October to November
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Flowering time July to August
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Description

The Lilium 'Barolo', an Asian lily hybrid and Lilium longiflorum, stands out for its vigour and its orange hue tinged with dark orange that enlivens borders and bouquets. Its long, sturdy stems bear several large, upward-facing, long-lasting flowers. This recent variety is cold-resistant and easy to grow in well-drained soil.

The 'Barolo' Lily is a Dutch horticultural creation selected by the Vletter & Den Haan Beheer BV company in 2021. It is a bulbous plant with deciduous vegetation from the lily family. It belongs to a group of modern hybrids derived from Asian species such as Lilium longiflorum, sometimes referred to as the Easter Lily. These varieties are highly prized in floristry, although they are known to be somewhat sensitive to heavy frosts. When in full bloom, 'Barolo' will reach between 1.20 m and 1.45 m in height. The plant will spread and thicken over time, with bulbs producing numerous bulblets through vegetative propagation. Each floral stem bears 5 to 7 semi-open orange flowers measuring approximately 14 cm in diameter, facing skyward. They exhibit a glossy texture and a medium orange hue washed with reddish-orange towards the petal edges. At the centre of each flower, there are light orange stamens with mahogany anthers. The long, glossy leaves (15 to 20 cm), dark green in colour, are narrow and lanceolate, with parallel veins running through them. The vegetation dries out in autumn, while the bulb enters a dormant state. The bulbs are storage organs with fleshy, overlapping scales. The larger the bulb size, the more vigorous and floriferous the plant will be.

Longiflorum-type hybrid lilies, like 'Barolo', flower after 12 to 13 weeks of cultivation. Their flowering can be brought forward by planting them early in the season, in a veranda or a temperate room. The soil should remain moist throughout their growth and flowering.

Planted in borders, 'Barolo' will look stunning among tall, slender perennials (lupins, Verbascums, delphiniums). Its floral spikes will attract all eyes among small white-flowered shrubs like 'Abbotswood' Potentilla and Weigela 'Picobella Bianco'. Winter protection in the form of a thick mulch is not unnecessary in very cold regions. Lilies appreciate having their feet in the shade, with companion plants helping to prevent stems from bending in the wind. The 'Barolo' lily looks stunning in a large bouquet, with white flowers and lime-green foliage.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.35 m
Spread at maturity 45 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour orange
Flowering time July to August
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 14 cm
Fragrance slightly scented, very light fragrance
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Lilium

Species

(x) longiflorum

Cultivar

Barolo

Family

Liliacées

Other common names

Easter Lily, White Trumpet Lily

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference23419

Planting and care

The Lilium hybrid LA 'Barolo' prefers soils that are moist and rich in humus, it does not appreciate very dry, poor, or poorly drained and very clayey soils. It is a variety that can tolerate brief frosts of around -15°C. You will plant it in the sun, in spring or early autumn, burying the bulbs 15 cm deep (about two to three times the size of the bulb) in a pocket of soil mixed with leaf compost. Surround them with a pocket of sand that will prevent rot as well as slug attacks, while allowing them to grow more easily. Mark the planting location, as the vegetation only starts in April.

Growing in a deep pot allows the plant to overwinter in an unheated, cool, but frost-free location. This method also allows for "forcing" the bulb, meaning advancing the start of vegetation and flowering period. To do this, the pot will be stored in a very bright and slightly heated room before the beginning of spring.

When the stems reach 30 cm in height, discreetly stake them. If red insects appear, treat them without delay, it is the lily beetle whose larvae can devour all the leaves. The most effective method is to catch them by hand, be careful, they drop as soon as they are touched, so put a box underneath. After flowering, it is useful to cut the faded flowers halfway to keep the bed beautiful during the summer.

Planting period

Best planting time April to May, October
Recommended planting time February to May, October to November
Planting depth 15 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Back of border, Greenhouse
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 6 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil moisture Moist soil, humus-bearing, sandy, fertile, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Prune the faded flower stems after flowering.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time August
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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