Lillium, Casa Rosa

This is an irresistible plant for the trumpet lily admirers out there. Not only is it easily cared for, but looks great in the garden and its fragrance is even better. Very hardy and worthwhile for me.

I've grown this lily for a long time. It has performed well in several garden locations including sandy loam in full sun, as well as light shade. Like any perennial it does best if kept watered during peak bloom, and mulch is beneficial. But, never plant where drainage is poor. It will kill them. The big plus for me is that it goes through some of the worst possible winter weather without harm. It has withstood -21F over several years, the most recent being -24F on Jan. 16, 2009!

I can't remember where I bought the bulbs. I'm thinking White's Flower Farm or possibly The Lily Garden. I do not see them listed at either place, as they are likely updating their web sites for spring 2020. Some pictures:

This is the banner picture.


Close up.


You can almost smell the fragrance!


In sunlight. I tend to go overboard with pictures!

Pretty in Pink!

Just lovely Leon! Really like the combination with the flower behind, picks up the darker center of the lilies. Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos and for the growing tips. Some lilies do well for me, others - like your gorgeous Casa Blanca - not so much. I will definitely take your advise on the next batch.

Fine job with the banner and the follow-up, Leon. We always get the white (they travel from church to garden). I'm going to investigate getting some pink, too. Very pretty; and it's especially nice they are so hardy.

These cheerful trumpet lilies are certainly heralding their arrival visually, and no doubt with their bouquet, and now have captured the NGA banner audience. Excellent presentation, as is your manner.

Leon,
with Casey, Sean, and Fleur.
Great banner, images, and all your helpful info.

Beautiful banner Leon!

Oh, Leon - those pictures - - - I believe I'm smelling the exotic fragrance right now!

Lovely! I do believe I can smell that heady fragrance wafting on the breeze! Great job!

My sincere thanks to Casey, Sean, Fleur, Cal, Frenchy, and Nora for your positive comments and encouraging words. And to the following for thumbs; Baja_Costero, bootandall, EscondidoCal, Fleur569, Frenchy, GaNinFl, greenappleagnes, greene, HemNorth, JHeirloomSeeds, krobra, lovemyhouse, Mutisia, slowcala, tx_flower_child, vic, Whitebeard, and zuzu. You are all appreciated for your generosity & time.

And also special thanks to bootandall, (Valarie), EscondidoCal (Cal), Fleur569, greenappleagnes (Casey), Hem North (Nora), slowcala, and Whitebeard (Sean) for your gifts of acorns!

We are rapidly approaching my favorite holiday, Christmas. How you celebrate or not is likely different in each family. No matter how or when, may I take this opportunity to wish each of you a wonderful day filled with happiness and blessings! I have noted during the past two months that one of our banner members (Marilyn) has been quietly absent from this forum. I have sent an E-mail to the Garden.org staff asking for any information, but realize they might not be at liberty to respond because of privacy concerns. So @Marilyn if you are reading this please know you are missed along with your beautiful banners. You will continue to be in our thoughts and best wishes.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Leon,

thank you for sharing that beautiful wintery scene of your home,
and the warm & gracious sentiments.

We're blessed to be your friends.
Hoping all is well with Marilyn.

Beautiful banner Leon!

TBGDN said: I have noted during the past two months that one of our banner members (Marilyn) has been quietly absent from this forum.

Leon ~ Marilyn posted just 3 days ago.

The thread "Banner for December 19, 2019 by Marilyn" in Site Banners forum

Evelyn,
The banner was posted Dec. 19; But could have been authored as much as six months ago or longer. Banners are not posted the day they are submitted; that is done by admin when appropriate. I have some in queue that have been there for awhile; but admin chooses the dates for posting.

Also the author of the banner usually responds to comments & 's. Marilyn has not. Thanks for pointing this out.
Leon

Oh! Thank you Leon.

@TBGDN,

Beautiful banner and beautiful pics Leon.

I haven't been on the computer, since Oct. when my husband got kidney disease and kidney cancer. The doctors have told us that it's a treatable and curable cancer.

It has taken a lot of my time and I most likely won't be on the computer on a regular basis, as I was before.

Thank you for thinking about me.

Marilyn ~

Thank you.