Lilium Nesso
Lilium Nesso
Lilium Nesso
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Description
The 'Nesso' lily is a bicoloured variety of the Oriental lily group. It offers a beautiful flower in a golden yellow colour that blooms in a star shape before blending into a wide white margin. It is nicely contrasted and highlighted by brown anthers. The petals are curved and wavy, emphasizing the star pattern. This Oriental lily is also nicely scented and faithfully blooms in well-drained soil without limestone in a flower bed, in a pot, or even in a large rock garden.
The Lillium genus belongs to the Liliaceae family, its representatives are bulbous plants whose deciduous vegetation disappears in winter. In spring, leafy stems emerge from the ground and form a narrow, vertical clump. 'Nesso' is a horticultural hybrid obtained by cross-breeding various species native to the Far East. This plant reaches approximately 1m to 1.20m high when in bloom, and the clump spreads indefinitely over time, with the bulbs producing bulblets through vegetative multiplication. In August, umbels of flowers appear, facing outward and well-displayed. They are trumpet-shaped and very wide, measuring up to 25cm in diameter, and are very pleasantly scented. These impressive corollas are golden yellow and white. The stamens bear pollen which is brown when ripe, completing the harmony of colours. The sturdy stems are covered with alternate, dark green, shiny, lance-shaped leaves.
Oriental lilies are slightly more challenging to grow than Asian lilies if the conditions are not right. They need well-drained soil, rich in humus. Any soil that retains winter moisture is harmful to the bulbs. They do not like limestone soils, and the colours are more intense in acidic soil. Partial shade, especially in the afternoon, helps prolong the duration and preserve the brightness of the flowers. For a harmonious flower bed, combine the 'Nesso' Lily with lilies in different shades of yellow, orange, or white, gladioli, or daylilies. Incorporating grasses and perennial plants around the lily is beneficial for shading the soil and stabilising the stems against wind and rain. Also, grow it on the edge of a grove, surrounded by small bushes such as rhododendrons or azaleas. This lily is also perfect for creating beautiful bouquets.
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Lilium
Nesso
Liliaceae
Lily
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Planting and care
The 'Nesso' lily does not like chalky, poorly drained and heavy soils. Plant it in full sun, with the base in the shade, preferably in spring, burying the bulbs 15 cm deep in a pocket of soil mixed with leaf compost. Surround them with a pocket of sand that will prevent rot and attacks from slugs, while allowing them to grow more easily. Mark the planting location, as vegetation only starts in April. Discreetly stake the stems when they reach 30 cm high. Some shade in the afternoon in summer is appreciated to maintain colour intensity.
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, they drop as soon as you touch them, so put a box underneath.
After flowering, it is a good idea to cut the faded flowers halfway to keep the bed beautiful during summer.
Tip for planting lilies in compact soil: The scaly bulbs of tall lilies are sensitive to clay soils that suffocate them and cause rot. In Eastern Europe, the following technique is used to help these bulbs survive the winter. Plant them on 'benches' built above ground level. These benches consist of a layer of gravel, on which tightly packed branches are placed. Then cover everything with a thick layer of compost 20 to 30 cm deep. Plant the bulbs in the compost, on which a few ground-covering plants can also crawl.
On the terrace, you can create sumptuous pots with lilies. Choose a container that is large and deep enough (at least 16 cm in diameter for 1 bulb). Fill it with a mixture of leaf compost and sand. Plant the lilies in groups of 3 to 5 bulbs, 10-15 cm apart, then water thoroughly. Place the pots in a cool room, or outside once the frost has passed. The ambient temperature should be around 12°C. When the shoots appear, place the pot in a bright conservatory or room at a temperature of around 18°C. Apply liquid fertiliser twice a month until the flower buds appear.
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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).
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.
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