Lilium Black Beauty
Lilium Black Beauty
Lilium Black Beauty
Lilium Black Beauty
Lilium Black Beauty
Lilium Black Beauty
Lilium Black Beauty
Lilium Lilium x speciosum Black Beauty
Lily
Received and planted right away in the spot prepared for them. One is very beautiful, the other two seem less healthy...we'll see how it goes.
Mi , 04/05/2025
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Description
The 'Black Beauty' hybrid lily is a lily that everyone should have in their garden. Its flared, strongly reflexed petals are a deep wine red or dark pink finely edged with white, with a prominent stamen in the centre. It is a superlative, indestructible and flourishing garden plant, succeeding in all climates and always producing more cascades of flowers over the years.
The genus Lilium belongs to the Liliaceae family. 'Black Beauty' is an exceptional hybrid, obtained by cross-breeding L. henryi and L. speciosum. In 50 years of existence, it has become the basis for many other hybrids. It can easily reach 150 cm (59in) high, with a width of 45 cm (18in), when grown under optimal conditions. The vigour of this hybrid is such that it is practically indestructible. It will flower in August, on stems with 30 to 40 buds each on a mature plant. The flowers measure 8 cm (3in) in diameter and are only slightly fragrant in the evening. The stems are thick and sturdy, so will not need staking. This lily quickly produces numerous bulbs.
This lily prefers humus-rich soil and does not like excessively chalky and poorly drained soils. You can grow Lilium 'Black Beauty' with perennial plants as it enjoys having its feet in the shade, and the perennials will help prevent the stems from bending in the wind. Lilies are ideal for borders, large pots, and of course, bouquets.
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Lilium
Lilium x speciosum
Black Beauty
Liliaceae
Lily
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Lilium 'Black Beauty' thrives in humus-rich soil and does not like excessively chalky and poorly drained soils. Plant the bulbs in October or in spring, 15 cm (6in) deep in a pocket of soil mixed with leaf compost. If planted in a too shady location, it will tend to elongate considerably. To keep the stems strong, choose an open area with a sunny but not scorching exposure. Surround the bulbs with a layer of sand to prevent rot and slug attacks, while allowing them to grow more easily. Mark the planting location, as the vegetation only starts in March-April. Protect young shoots from frost in severe cold. If red lily beetles appear, treat them immediately as their larvae can devour all the leaves. The most effective method is to catch them manually but be careful as they drop as soon as they are touched. After flowering, it is a good idea to cut the faded flowers halfway to keep the bed beautiful during summer. The bulbs of this lily multiply rapidly and can be divided every 3 or 4 years. If you prefer not to divide the clumps after four years, the dense cluster will produce numerous, shorter stems with fewer flowers per stem, making the plant bushy, which is still attractive. To obtain stems that are 2 metres (7 feet) long with 30 to 40 buds each, you must divide the bulbs.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.