Lilium Corcovado® - Lily
Lilium Corcovado® - Lily
Lilium Corcovado® - Lily
Lilium Corcovado®
Lily
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Description
The Oriental hybrid lily Corcovado® is a variety with single flowers that belongs to the Oriental lilies group. It offers large upward-facing flowers with wide petals and slightly fringed edges, in a apricot colour with a golden hue, darker towards the centre and more yellow towards the edges. The flower's centre is tinged with green. Slightly fragrant, this Oriental lily blooms faithfully in very well-drained, limestone-free soil in a border, in a pot, or even in a large rockery.
The genus Lilium belongs to the Liliaceae family, its representatives are bulbous plants whose deciduous vegetation disappears in winter. In spring, leafy stems emerge from the ground, rising up to form a narrow and very vertical clump. Corcovado is a horticultural hybrid obtained by cross-breeding various species originating from the Far East. This plant reaches approximately 1m to 1.10m in height when in bloom, and the clump spreads indefinitely over time, with bulbs producing bulblets through vegetative multiplication. From late July to early August, appear flower umbels, facing outwards, generously displayed. They are trumpet-shaped with a very wide flare, measuring up to 20cm in diameter, and are very pleasantly fragrant. The stems are sturdy, covered in alternate, dark green, shiny, lanceolate leaves.
Oriental lilies require specific conditions to thrive, slightly more demanding than those of Asian lilies. They prefer a humus-rich, well-drained, non-calcareous soil, as excess moisture in winter can harm the bulbs. In acidic soil, their colours become more intense. Partial shade, especially in the afternoon, helps prolong flowering and preserve the flowers' brightness. For an elegant border, the Lilium Corcovado pairs well with yellow or white lilies, gladioli, or daylilies. Grasses and perennials around the lily help shade the ground and stabilize the stems against bad weather. Oriental lilies also thrive at the edge of a copse, surrounded by small bushes like rhododendrons or azaleas, and are perfect for creating beautiful bouquets.
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Botanical data
Lilium
Corcovado®
Liliaceae
Lily
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Corcovado lily does not appreciate chalky, poorly drained, and heavy soils. You will plant it in full sun, with the base in the shade, preferably in spring, burying the bulbs 15 cm deep in a pocket of soil mixed with leaf compost. Surround them with a pocket of sand to prevent rot and slug attacks, while allowing them to grow more easily. Mark the planting location, as the vegetation only starts in April. When the stems reach 30 cm high, discreetly stake them. Some afternoon shade in summer is appreciated to maintain colour intensity.
If red insects appear, treat them immediately; they are lily beetles whose larvae can devour all the leaves. The most effective method is to catch them by hand; be careful, they drop as soon as touched, so place a box underneath. Otherwise, treat regularly with permethrin.
After flowering, it is useful to cut the faded flowers halfway to keep the bed beautiful during summer.
Tip for planting lilies in compact soil: The scaly bulbs of tall lilies fear clayey soils that suffocate them and cause rot. In Eastern Europe, the following technique is used to help these bulbs survive the winter. Plant them on 'benches' built above ground level. These benches consist of a first layer of gravel, on which well-packed branches are placed. Then cover everything with a thick layer of compost 20 to 30 cm thick. Plant the bulbs in the compost, on which you can also let some creeping plants grow.
On the terrace, you can create sumptuous pots with lilies. Choose a container wide and deep enough (at least 16 cm in diameter for 1 bulb). Fill it with a mix of leaf compost and sand. Plant the lilies in groups of 3 to 5 bulbs, 10-15 cm apart, then water abundantly. Place the pots in a cool room, or outside once the frost has passed. The ambient temperature should be around 12°C. When shoots appear, place the pot in a bright veranda or room, at a temperature of around 18°C. Apply liquid fertilizer twice a month until floral buds appear.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.