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| This is the "Chinese Sacred Lily", also known as
Single Chinese. With its natural origin in the semi-desert regions of
the Middle East, this variety
is ideally adapted to naturalizing without irrigation, even in the
driest soils. Even in dry years, there should be enough
natural rainfall to bring them into bloom by the end of January, if not
sooner. In irrigated garden situations it will flower as
early as late October or November, but it flowers best if left dry in
the summer to flower at its natural time in the winter. A rapid multiplier, making numerous stems once it is established, having 8 - 12 flowers per stem, white with orange-yellow centers. These have what many consider the best scent of any variety, different from any other and quite unlike the scent of the Paper Whites. Often seen as a permanent feature of old gardens, having been brought to California in the 1800's by Chinese immigrants who used it in their New Year celebrations. |
Copyright 2003 by Bill the Bulb Baron