| Common Name | Oriental Lily 'Melesco' |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Lilium |
| Species | Lilium Hybrid |
| Variety | Melesco |
| Origin | Netherlands |
| Blooming | Summer to early autumn, fragrant white flowers with pink tips and red spots |
| Leaf Color | Medium green |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Rich, well-drained loamy soil with compost; bulbs require excellent drainage to prevent rot.
Keep soil consistently moist during growth/blooming, reduce significantly after flowering as foliage dies back.
Full sun is best for strong stems and blooming; tolerates light afternoon shade in very hot climates.
Apply balanced bulb fertilizer at planting and when buds appear; stop feeding once foliage yellows.
Remove spent flowers to prevent seed production; cut stems to ground level in late autumn for dormancy.
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