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Lilium Roselily Anouska - Lily

Lilium Roselily Anouska
Lily

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This variety offers superb double star-shaped white flowers, with a slightly lime green infused heart, whose undulate petals are edged with bright pink. They are devoid of stamens and anthers, hence without pollen and lighter in fragrance. It is a not very tall lily that blooms in July, perfect in borders, pots or even in large rockeries. It also makes an excellent cut flower for floral arrangements.
Flower size
20 cm
Height at maturity
75 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time February to April, October to December
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Flowering time August
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Description

The Oriental Lily 'Roselily Anouska' is a variety with double flowers that belongs to the group of oriental lilies. It offers large, romantic-looking flowers, facing upwards, in white colour, which stand out with a bright pink edge on the undulating petals. The star-shaped flower centre is infused with a lime green halo. The fully double flowers have layers of overlapping petals and, as they are pollen-free, they last longer and have a lighter fragrance than single Oriental hybrids. Robust, this oriental lily blooms reliably in very well-drained, lime-free soil in a border, in a pot, or even in a large rockery.

The genus Lilium belongs to the lily family, its representatives are bulbous plants whose deciduous vegetation disappears in winter. In spring, leafy stems emerge from the ground, rising and forming a narrow and very vertical tuft. 'Roselily Anouska' is a horticultural hybrid obtained by cross-breeding various species originating from the Far East. This plant reaches approximately 75 cm in height when in flower, and the clump spreads indefinitely over time, with bulbs producing bulblets through vegetative multiplication. In July, umbels of flowers appear, facing outwards, generously displayed. They are trumpet-shaped, very wide, measuring up to 20 cm in diameter, and are very pleasantly scented. The stems are strong, covered with alternate, dark green, shiny, lanceolate leaves.

Oriental lilies require specific conditions to thrive, slightly more demanding than those of Asian lilies. They appreciate a humus-rich, well-drained, non-calcareous soil, as excess moisture in winter can harm the bulbs. In acidic soil, their colours gain in intensity. Partial shade, especially in the afternoon, helps to prolong flowering and preserve the brightness of the flowers. For an elegant border, Lilium 'Roselily Anouska' pairs well with pink lilies, gladioli or daylilies. Grasses and perennials around the lily help shade the ground and stabilize the stems against the elements. Oriental lilies also thrive at the edge of a copse, surrounded by small bushes like rhododendrons or azaleas, and are perfect for creating beautiful bouquets.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 75 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time August
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 20 cm
Fragrance Fragrant, Intense, headed, penetrating
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Lilium

Cultivar

Roselily Anouska

Family

Liliaceae

Other common names

Lily

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference23436

Planting and care

The lily 'Roselily Anouska' does not appreciate calcareous, poorly drained, and heavy soils. You will plant it in full sun, the base in shade, preferably in spring, burying the bulbs 15 cm deep in a pocket of soil mixed with leaf compost. Surround them with a pocket of sand that will prevent rot and slug attacks, while allowing them to grow more easily. Mark the planting location, as growth only starts in April. When the stems reach 30 cm high, discreetly stake them. Some afternoon shade in summer is appreciated to maintain colour intensity.
If red insects appear, treat them promptly; they are lily beetles whose larvae can devour all the leaves. The most effective method is to catch them manually; be careful, they drop as soon as touched, so place a box underneath. Otherwise, treat regularly with permethrin.
After flowering, it is useful to cut the faded flowers halfway to keep the bed beautiful during summer.


Tip for planting lilies in compact soil: The scaly bulbs of tall lilies fear clayey soils that suffocate them and cause rot. In Eastern Europe, the following technique is used to help these bulbs survive the winter. Plant them on 'benches' built above ground level. These benches consist of a layer of gravel, on which tightly packed branches are placed. Cover everything with a thick layer of compost 20 to 30 cm deep. Plant the bulbs in the compost, where you can also let some ground-covering plants creep.


On the terrace, you can create sumptuous pots with lilies. Choose a sufficiently wide and deep container (at least 16 cm in diameter for 1 bulb). Fill it with a mix of leaf compost and sand. Plant the lilies in groups of 3 to 5 bulbs, 10-15 cm apart, then water generously. Place the pots in a cool room, or outside once the frosts have passed. The ambient temperature should be around 12°C. When shoots appear, move the pot to a bright conservatory or room at a temperature of about 18°C. Provide liquid fertilizer twice a month until floral buds appear.

Planting period

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

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Back of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained humus-bearing soil.

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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