Lily 'Eastern Moon'

‘Eastern Moon’ lily (Lilium) produces large, pale flowers with pink hues and a yellow centre. Its slender silhouette makes it ideal for planting in the background, where its corollas can stand out above lower plants. For a gentle effect, use white tones and green foliage around it. A location visible from a pathway allows you to appreciate the flower nuances while leaving enough space around the stems for easy maintenance. The packet contains 1 bulb; the indicated height is approximately 120 cm (47 in).

Install this lily in sun or partial shade, in loose, well-drained soil. Plant the bulb with its base facing down and its tip facing up, ensuring the appropriate depth for the packaging. Prepare a planting site wide enough for the roots to find loosened soil around them. If the site is exposed to wind, provide support before the stems grow tall, to avoid damaging the bulb later. After planting, water to bring the soil into contact with the roots, then adjust watering based on the actual soil moisture.

After flowering, remove faded flowers but keep the leaves while they are still green. They allow the bulb to replenish its reserves before the plant goes dormant. Wait for the foliage to yellow naturally before cutting the dry stems. In a container, pay particular attention to drying out and avoid leaving water in the saucer. For your bouquets, leave enough foliage on the plant in the garden and use a stable vase. Lilies are ornamental plants that are not edible and are very toxic to cats: keep bulbs, plants, cut flowers, and vase water out of their reach.