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Breathtaking scented flowers. Gorgeous, strong tall and spectacular are only a few of the words that come to mind while describing “pretty woman” lily tree. Large, wide fragrant blooms grade the top of this giant beauty that grows 3-4 feet the first year and up to an amazing 6-8 feet when the plant is fully mature! With 20 to 30 blooms on each plant by year three, this will certainly be one of the most unique features of your garden.Even with its incredible height, Pretty Woman won't need to be staked as the beautiful stalks and rich foliage are sturdy enough to support these giant lilies. Remember to take the eventual size into account when you're deciding where to plant. Ideal for beds, borders and pots. Best left to enjoy in the garden rather than cutting for indoor use. Set out in sunny borders or place in large containers on the patio to enjoy the scent. No matter where you place them, their fragrant perfume will fill the garden through summer. HOW TO GROW - Oriental lilies prefer a moist, free draining, neutral to acid soil that is rich in organic matter. Prior to planting, add plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost to the soil to give your lilies the best start. When growing lilies in containers, use a loam based compost such as John Innes No.2. Lily bulbs should be planted at a depth of approximately 3 times their own height and 15cm (6") apart. Planting deeply helps to protect the bulb during particularly hot periods. Choose a sheltered, sunny position where lilies will grow with their heads in the sun and their roots in the shade. Feed and water oriental lily bulbs regularly throughout the growing season, keeping them moist at all times. Deadhead faded blooms at the base of the flower where they join the stem to prevent the development of seed pods. When cutting oriental lily flowers for indoor arrangements, it is important to leave a third of the stem intact in order to feed the bulb for the following year. After flowering leave the stems intact u
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- WHEN TO PLANT - Sow between January to May and flowers will Bloom July to August. HEIGHT 1st Year – 80cm 2nd Year – 2.5m. Create a breathtaking landscape with this pack of exotic Lily Pretty Woman ‘Like a Tree’. These are HAND SELECTED for perfect results. This kind of cultivation is relaxed and stress-free for both gardening experts and beginners - PLEASE READ FULL PRODUCT DESCRIPTION BEFORE PURCHASE
- HOW TO PLANT - Simply plant the bulbs 15cm deep and 25cm apart and wait for creamy-white flowers to bloom giving you a pleasant sight to look at. SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Prefers well-drained soil, compost enriched. SUN- LIGHT REQUIRMENTS: Make sure pretty woman lily tree receive at least six hours of sunlight a day. The Begonias should not block them in the spring and the lilies should out reach them for later season sun
- CONTENTS – 2 x Lily Pretty Woman ‘Like A Tree’ SIZE – 14/16 'Pretty Woman' is an erect, bulbous perennial with a sturdy stem bearing whorled, glossy, lance-shaped, dark green leaves and, in summer, fragrant, creamy-white flowers with recurved petals and green throats
- CREATE A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN: Show your creativity and get rewarded with a mass of fragrant trumpet shaped blooms by choosing to go the GROW MY OWN. This tall Orienpet hybrid lily is a cross between an Oriental and Trumpet Lily, that has the height of a trumpet lily and the fragrant blooms of an oriental lily. Pretty Woman Lily can grow up to 6' under ideal conditions, but will usually grow at least to 4' tall. The large white blooms reach up to 6" in diameter, are fragrant and showy!
- GUARANTEE - These bulbs you receive from us should reach you in the best condition and be of top quality. We have worked with our suppliers for many years to guarantee this. We know how annoying it is if you plant something and wait eagerly for it to flower, only to find that it’s the wrong colour or form. The bulbs you’ll get from us will be the largest size possible, first class and healthy to ensure the best and tallest flowers – GUARANTEED