Plant lily bulbs within one to two weeks of delivery, as they dislike drying out. Until planting, keep them somewhere cool, dry and frost-free.
'Polar Star'
Soft, white and almost fluffy, the double white lily Lily 'Polar Star' is a delightful addition to the garden. The frilled and twisting petals of this flower seem to emit light like a twinkling star on an icy night. Cooling the effect of this icy white down even further is the suggestion of fresh peppermint ice around the centre of the bloom. The double oriental Lily 'Polar Star' is a prolific bloomer and emits an intense fragrance along with its cooling image. This plant could definitely seem to cool you down on a hot midsummer day. It flowers in the earlier part of summer.
You won’t be sorry if you include this breathtaking white double lilies in your garden or let 'em steal attention in a pot on your patio!
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Choose full sun or partial shade with rich, well-drained soil. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose or soil-based compost with added horticultural grit.
Plant bulbs pointed side upwards, 15–20cm deep and 15–20cm apart. Arrange them in groups of three to five for a generous, natural-looking display.
Water after planting, then keep the soil evenly moist once growth appears. Avoid waterlogging, particularly while the bulbs are dormant, and never let containers dry out completely.
Add stakes when planting taller varieties to avoid damaging the bulbs later. Remove faded flowers, but allow stems and foliage to yellow naturally before cutting them back.
- Botanical name
- Lily 'Polar Star'
- Flower colour
- White
- Bulb size
- 16/+
- Established height
- 70cm-1m
- Established spread
- 20-30cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant spacing
- 9 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- No
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
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Free draining
Damp - Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Clay
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost
Stony - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1st year
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choice to delivery
Our horticulturalists prepare every bulb and plant with the utmost care. From selection to packing, each one receives expert attention before beginning its journey to your garden.