Oriental Lily “Shuangdian”: Colors, Care, and Charm

The Lilium “Shuangdian”, renowned for its large flowers, rich colors, and fragrant aroma, is a mainstream product in the international flower market.

The Shuangdian lily is primarily cultivated in oriental lily varieties, distinguished by their pure, bright colors, and good gloss; their flower stems are straight, strong, resilient, and uniformly thick; their leaves are shiny and green.

I. Basic Introduction

The Lilium “Shuangdian”, known for its large flowers, rich colors, and fragrant aroma, has become a mainstream product in the international flower market.

II. Appearance and Features

The primary variety cultivated in the Shuangdian Lily is the oriental lily, characterized by its pure, vibrant flower colors, and good gloss. The flower stems are straight, robust, resilient, and uniformly thick. The leaves are shiny and green.

The Oriental Lily is a perennial herb, standing 30-60 centimeters tall. The bulb is ovate. The leaves are short and wide, with a gloss. The flowers are relatively large, with a unique fragrance, and come in a rich variety of colors including white, pink, light pink, and light yellow, blooming from June to July.

The Oriental Lily prefers cool, moist, semi-shaded environments, and thrives in fertile, loose soil. The bulb needs to be stored indoors during winter. Propagation is through the bulb or scales.

III. Value and Other Aspects

Quality Technical Requirements

Variety

Suitable local cultivars of the Oriental Lily type.

Site Conditions

The soil texture should be sandy loam, with a soil layer thickness of ≥60 centimeters, pH value between 6.5 and 7.5, and organic matter content of ≥1.5%.

Cultivation Management

• Bulb requirements: Circumference of 15 to 18 centimeters.
  
• Sowing: Mid-August to early March of the following year. Each hectare should contain ≤170,000 plants, with a planting depth of 6 to 10 centimeters.
  
• Fertilization: Apply ≥30 tons of mature, high-quality organic fertilizer per hectare each year.
  
• Plant Adjustment: Retain 4 to 8 flowers per plant, with a plant height of ≥100 centimeters.
  
• Harvest: Time for harvest is from early October to mid-July of the following year, with the largest buds harvested after they begin to show color.
  
• Environmental and Safety Requirements: The use of pesticides and fertilizers must comply with national regulations and should not pollute the environment.

Quality Characteristics

• Sensory Characteristics: Flowers should be pure and bright in color, with good gloss; flower stems should be straight, strong, resilient, and uniform in thickness; leaves should be bright green and glossy.
  
• Physical and Chemical Indicators: Flower stem length should be ≥85 centimeters, diameter ≥0.4 centimeters, with each plant bearing 4 to 8 flowers.
  
• Safety and Other Quality Technical Requirements: Product safety and other quality technical requirements must comply with relevant national regulations.