Lilium Premium Blond

The 'Premium Blond' lily is a variety belonging to the oriental lily group. It blooms from late July or early August, with wide-open flowers with wavy and curving, bright pure white petals, lightly highlighted by a small chartreuse heart and brown-orange anthers. this robust oriental lily is also highly fragrant and faithfully blooms in well-drained soil without limestone in a flower bed, in a pot or even in a large rockery.

The Lillium genus belongs to the family of lilies, its representatives are bulbous plants whose deciduous vegetation disappears in winter. In spring, leafy stems emerge from the ground and form a narrow, vertical clump. 'Premium Blond' is a horticultural hybrid obtained by cross-breeding various species native to the Far East. This plant reaches approximately 1m to 1.20m high when in bloom, and the clump spreads indefinitely over time, with the bulbs producing bulblets through vegetative multiplication. In August, umbels of flowers appear, facing outwards and well presented. They are trumpet-shaped and very wide, measuring up to 25cm in diameter, and very pleasantly fragrant. These imposing corollas are white with satin highlights, with a chartreuse, star-shaped centre. The stamens bear pollen which is orange to brown when ripe, completing the harmony of colours. The sturdy stems are covered with alternate, dark green, shiny, lance-shaped leaves.

Oriental lilies are slightly more difficult to grow than Asian lilies if the conditions are not right. They need well-drained soil, rich in humus. Any soil that retains winter moisture is harmful to the bulbs. They do not like limestone soils, and the colours are more intense in acidic soil. Partial shade, particularly in the afternoon, helps prolong the duration and preserve the brightness of the flowers. For a harmonious flower bed, combine Lilium 'Premium Blond' with lilies in soft or contrasting tones, gladioli or daylilies. Incorporating grasses and perennial plants around the lilies is beneficial for shading the soil and stabilising the stems against wind and rain. Also, grow them on the edge of a grove, surrounded by small bushes such as rhododendrons or azaleas. This lily is also perfect for creating beautiful bouquets.