Japanese name: ユリ オリエンタル ハイブリッド Scientific name:Lilium
[Overview]
A group of cultivars produced by crossing Yama-yuri, Sasa-yuri, Otome-yuri, Kanoko-yuri and others.
The flowers are large and strongly fragrant.
[Cultivation]
It prefers partial shade out of the afternoon sun and well-drained soil rich in humus.
Avoid excess moisture, and ensure good drainage and ventilation.
Protect it from cold winter winds.
For potted plants, water when the soil surface dries; for plants in the ground, watering is unnecessary unless it becomes severely dry.
As a basal fertilizer, give a slow-release fertilizer mainly of phosphorus and potassium, and from spring until the flowering period apply a top dressing with equal parts of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
Pests and diseases include viral disease, rot and aphids.
