Lily 'Gold Fever'

‘Gold Fever’ Lily (Lilium) brings a bright golden yellow touch to your summer decor. Its large flowers brighten up a border and can serve as a starting point for a warm color composition. Pair them with white for a simple contrast, or repeat a touch of yellow elsewhere in the bed to connect the plantings. Its green foliage accompanies upright stems that allow the flowers to stand out above a lower foreground. The packet contains 1 bulb; the indicated height is approximately 80 cm (31 in).

Place this lily in sun or partial shade, in loose, well-draining soil. Plant the bulb with its base down and its tip up, at the depth suitable for its conditioning. Prepare a planting hole 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 to the actual soil moisture.

After flowering, remove faded flowers but keep the leaves green. They allow the bulb to rebuild its reserves before the plant rests. Wait for the foliage to naturally yellow before cutting dry stems. In a container, pay particular attention to drying out and avoid water remaining 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.