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Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Propagation Methods: By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets) By dividing the bulb's scales
Seed Collecting: Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
On Jul 16, 2009, cloverlymd from Silver Spring, MD wrote:
We have a bunch of these in a bed on the north side of the house here in Maryland. They are always reliable and spectacular, and the scent is penetrating.
On May 19, 2009, Articulady from Palmyra, VA wrote:
I have been growing Casablanca lilies since 1989 - I first purchased 3 bulbs from B & D Lily in Washington State. I have always kept them in big tubs, mostly exposed only to morning sun, although this year I plan to move some into the ground in full sun. I cut the flowers once they start to open and stuff big heavy vases all over the house with them, with no apparent detriment to the next crop. The fragrance and size of the flower (can be 10") are incomparable. The bloom period seems quite short compared to the rest of the year, but they are worth the wait.
On May 16, 2005, Gindee77 from Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) wrote:
This is the best white lily grown, in my opinion. It has a fragrance like no other and is hardy, sturdy with big, beautiful blooms. A very nice thing about this lily is that it's so easy to grow.
On Nov 24, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote:
This lily is stunning. The bulbs are large and the flower is immense. It prefers full sun, but will do well in partial shade, too. Flowers appear in mid-summer and bloom to fall. It prefers well-drained soil and can't tolerate standing water for very long.
On Jan 18, 2003, MaVieRose from High Desert, CA (Zone 8a) wrote:
Casa Blanca the most beautiful white lilium and magnificently fragrant specie of oriental lily. The flower is pure white with white specks. The bloom is nearly 11" across from point to point of the flower. The number of buds per stem depends on the age of the bulb, and lenght of time planted in one spot. The bigger the bulb is, the more buds are present. Plant oriental lilies in full sun as leaves and buds form. Once buds begin to form, move in partial shade to protect the bloom from discoloring or drying out.
I personally feed the bulb during planting time with superphosphate and foliar feed with MG 15-30-15 once a week, during growing season until the leaves turn brown. I don't allow oriental lilies to form seed at the expense of next year's bloom. My personal choice is to plant them in pots to be able to bring them indoors.
I never cut the flowers either, I learned my lesson once... when I did not have experience growing oriental lilies, I cut the flowers and part of the stem. The following blooming season, there were no buds or blooms. I had to wait for 2 yrs before it bloomed again. Bringing the plant indoors allow me to keep the flowers fresh for nearly 1 month, also it perfumes a 3 room dwelling.
On Aug 16, 2002, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote:
The casablanca bloom has the most wonderful fragrance that carries throughout my whole garden. The long lasting blooms are another plus.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Tucson, Arizona Hesperia, California Hoopa, California Sacramento, California Venice, California Denver, Colorado New Haven, Connecticut Old Lyme, Connecticut Westbrook, Connecticut Trenton, Florida Barnesville, Georgia Lizella, Georgia Paul, Idaho Divernon, Illinois Hampton, Illinois Palmyra, Illinois Rockford, Illinois Indianapolis, Indiana Macy, Indiana Davenport, Iowa Olathe, Kansas Ewing, Kentucky Hebron, Kentucky Louisville, Kentucky Cumberland Center, Maine Durham, Maine Sullivan, Maine Sumner, Maine Brimfield, Massachusetts Medford, Massachusetts Norwell, Massachusetts Springfield, Massachusetts (2 reports) Bay City, Michigan Dearborn Heights, Michigan Franklin, Michigan Lake Orion, Michigan Westland, Michigan Excelsior, Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota Saint Cloud, Minnesota Saint Paul, Minnesota Greene, New York Winston Salem, North Carolina Belfield, North Dakota Ashland, Ohio Chandlersville, Ohio Cincinnati, Ohio Glouster, Ohio Nashport, Ohio Norman, Oklahoma Portland, Oregon Salem, Oregon Norristown, Pennsylvania Murrells Inlet, South Carolina Rockwood, Tennessee Gilmer, Texas Arlington, Virginia Palmyra, Virginia Chimacum, Washington Kalama, Washington Port Orchard, Washington Seattle, Washington Vancouver, Washington
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