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Zone: 5CASA BLANCA ORIENTAL LILY
Lilium orientalis 'Casa Blanca' is a classic, towering Oriental lily prized for its pure elegance and sweet fragrance, making it a favorite for both garden borders and cut flower arrangements. This vigorous perennial produces massive, outward-facing, snow-white flowers - often up to 10 inches across - with gracefully recurved petals and contrasting reddish-brown anthers, crowning sturdy stems that reach 3 to 4 feet in height in mid to late summer (USDA Zones 4-9). It thrives in full sun to part shade, ideally where the foliage gets sun, but the roots remain cool (a layer of mulch helps achieve this). 'Casa Blanca' lily thrives in rich, consistently moist, well-drained soil, as its bulb is highly susceptible to rot in heavy or waterlogged conditions.
Once established, 'Casa Blanca' is remarkably low-maintenance, requiring only regular watering throughout the growing season and an annual application of balanced fertilizer in the spring. After the spectacular bloom ends, it is crucial to deadhead the spent flowers but leave the foliage intact until it naturally turns yellow and dies back completely in the fall; this allows the leaves to gather energy to sustain the bulb for the following season. Taller stems may occasionally need staking in exposed sites, and in colder zones, a protective layer of mulch should be added in late fall.
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To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH. Water regularly, but avoid overwatering. Provide full sun to partial shade. Stake tall stems to prevent damage.
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