| Common Name | Madonna Lily |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Lilium |
| Species | Candidum |
| Origin | Southern Europe / Mediterranean Basin |
| Blooming | Summer flowering, fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers |
| Leaf Color | Deep green |
| Sunlight | Half-shade / Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Rich, well-drained soil, neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Bulbs planted deep (15-20cm).
Water regularly during growth and flowering, keep moist but not waterlogged. Keep dry during winter dormancy to prevent rot.
Full sun for best blooms, tolerates partial shade in hot climates.
Apply balanced bulb fertilizer at planting and when shoots appear. Stop feeding after flowering.
Deadhead spent flowers. Cut stems to ground level in autumn once yellowed.
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