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ENGLISH

Lilium regale is a trumpet flowered lily, native to western Szechuan in China. It was introduced to England in 1903 by Ernest Henry Wilson.

 

The plant is stem-rooting. Leaves are borne at irregular intervals on the stem. Plants grow up to 2 meters high, though 1.2 to 1.5 meters is more common in the garden. The flowers are 14 cm long, funnel or trumpet shaped, large, white with a yellow throat inside, flushed purple outside. They are strongly fragrant, especially at night.

 

This species is relatively easy to grow in most temperate climate gardens. It is very popular for its fine display of long glistening flowers and for their heady, memorable perfume. It tolerates most soils, although the height of their stems and the number of flowers depends on the amount of humus and fertility in the ground.

 

The bulbs themselves are very hardy, but the shoots appear early in the season and may be damaged by frost unless sheltered. Plants can be raised from seed very quickly, and often flower in their second year. They may require staking.

 

More info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilium_regale

 

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CASTELLANO

Lilium regale es una hermosa especie de lirio (Lilium), proveniente del sudoeste de China. Fue introducida en Europa en 1903 y se ha difundido por todo el mundo.

 

Presenta inflorescencias en racimos con más de 25 flores, muy fragantes, con el perigonio en forma de embudo, blancas y con la garganta amarilla. Cada tépalo es blanco, matizado de rosado o púrpura en el envés y recurvado en la punta. Los tallos alcanzan de 4 a 20 dm de altura, con hojas muy angostas y dispersas. Los bulbos de esta especie son de medianas dimensiones, escamosos, de color blanco-amarillento. La germinación es inmediata y epígea.

 

Lilium regale es una especie extraordinariamente adaptable y de fácil cultivo. Vegeta en condiciones óptimas en suelos humíferos, bien drenados y en lugares soleados o con sombra parcial. Los tallos jóvenes pueden necesitar protección de las heladas tardías.

 

Más info: es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilium_regale

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