Lilies have won the hearts and esteem of the gardeners thanks to their decorative properties - the impressive flowers that come in almost every colour - and the relatively easy cultivation that does not require much engagement from the growers. The Sorbonne variety shines with its pink colour that gradually fades to white towards the tips of the petals. The mature lily plant of this variety grows up to 120 cm tall. Lilies are accompanied by the characteristic, pleasant smell that allows you to recognize them from afar. Choose a sunny or partially shady site with a permeable, rich, moderately moist soil with acidic pH for lily cultivation. The planting depth should be at least a dozen centimetres, the distances between the plant should be about the same as the depth. Lilies might experience trouble from the fierce frosts. Should it be the case, cover the bulbs or dig them out. These flowers bloom during the hottest days of the summer. Watering belongs to the essential care measures in the cultivation of lilies. Water them moderately, because the excess water poses the same threat to them as drought. Irrespective of the variety that you decide to grow, lilies will definitely be the focal point of your garden and your reward for the hard gardening work.

The price quoted here is valid for 10 bulbs of the Sorbonne lily, sized 16 to 18 cm. The plant growing tips can be found on the back side of the package.

• Variety: Sorbonne
• Use: ornamental
• Growth form: erect
• Flower colour: pink-white
• Vegetation form: perennial
• Site: sunny or partial shade; permeable, rich, moderately moist soil with acidic pH
• Bulbs: 10
• Height: 120 cm
• Flowering period: July - August
• Planting depth (cm): 12 cm
• Planting distance (cm): 12 cm
• Wintering in the ground?: yes