What’s Blooming at Paluma: Oriental Lily

Lilium ‘ Casa Blanca ‘ (Oriental Lily)

This young Lily is almost 1 metre tall and  boasting a 24 cm heavenly scented bloom. When she matures, she will produce 4-6 flowers on a single stem. Loved by the bees and butterflies, this beauty has won the prestigious ‘Award of Garden Merit ‘of the Royal Horticulture Society in 1993 for best White Oriental Lily ever. Reliable and easy to grow in any moist soil with good drainage. I’m hoping my thumbs stay green enough to bring her to full maturity and be rewarded with multiple blooms every Christmas.

Text & Photos by Lynda Radbone.