Jesper In the world of lilies, Oriental lilies are something else; their huge flowers, intense fragrance and beautiful colors make them some of the most admirable flowers in the garden. Along with Asiatic lilies, Oriental lilies are also some of the most suitable lily species for Nordic climates. The flowers can have a multitude of colors … Read more
Agapanthus have long been cultivated (especially in warmer parts of the world) and today there are a multitude of species and varieties. In nature, it grows in moisture-retentive soil – typically in ditches or in meadows, pastures and the like. The name Agapanthus comes from the Greek Agape, which is the word for love and … Read more
Lilies (Lilium) are a genus of bulbous plants consisting of approximately 75 species in total. All of these species belong to the Lily family and are also known as true lilies. There are a number of other plants whose names contain the word lily even though they are not members of the Lily family; these … Read more
The Madonna lily is a bulbous plant with large, white, fragrant flowers that bloom in July or August. The Madonna lily originates from the Middle East and has a long history. The maiden name Susanne comes from the Hebrew word for the Madonna lily Shoshan, which also means “beautiful flower”. In Danish, the lily is … Read more
The African lily originates from the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, but is now grown in many other warm climates. The African lily can also be grown in Denmark, just bring it inside during the winter. During the winter months, it should always be kept in a cool place. It also grows best … Read more
Size of a lily bulb The optimal size of a lily bulb is different for each species, variety and hybrid. For example, with Asiatic lilies, which have tall flower stalks with many flowers, it is generally the small lily bulbs that produce the most flowers. Large Asiatic lily bulbs also tend to develop into plants … Read more
Daffodil bulbs must be fresh when purchased; old or dry bulbs can sprout, grow and even flower – but their plants become weak and a danger to other plants in the garden. The size of the daffodil bulb is also important when buying; the larger the bulb, the more flowers you get. Precautions when buying … Read more
Lily beetles (Lilioceris lilii) are small red beetles that feed on the leaves, stems, flowers and flower buds of lilies, fritillaries and other members of the lily family (Liliaceae). Besides being small and fast-flying, lily beetles have a special defense mechanism that makes them difficult to catch; when they feel threatened, they drop to the … Read more