Troubleshooting
Lilium 'Dizzy' problems — and how to fix them
Lilium 'Dizzy' (Lilium 'Dizzy') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Lily beetle
Scarlet lily beetles and their larvae rapidly shred leaves and buds; check plants frequently from spring and remove pests by hand to protect the blooms.
Botrytis (lily disease)
Wet, humid spells cause brown lesions on leaves and rotting buds. Improve spacing and airflow, avoid wetting the foliage, and clear away infected leaves.
Lime-induced chlorosis
As a lime-hating Oriental, it yellows between the veins in alkaline soil. Grow in acidic or ericaceous conditions and feed with iron/sequestered nutrients if chlorosis appears.
Basal rot in heavy soil
Wet, poorly drained ground rots the bulb base over winter. Plant on grit with sharp drainage and reduce watering once the top growth dies down.
Prevent lilium 'dizzy' problems before they start
Most lilium 'dizzy' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for lilium 'dizzy' in general rather than its problems? Read the full lilium 'dizzy' care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Lilium 'Dizzy' problems — FAQ
Why is my lilium 'dizzy' lily beetle?
Scarlet lily beetles and their larvae rapidly shred leaves and buds; check plants frequently from spring and remove pests by hand to protect the blooms.
Why is my lilium 'dizzy' botrytis (lily disease)?
Wet, humid spells cause brown lesions on leaves and rotting buds. Improve spacing and airflow, avoid wetting the foliage, and clear away infected leaves.
Why is my lilium 'dizzy' lime-induced chlorosis?
As a lime-hating Oriental, it yellows between the veins in alkaline soil. Grow in acidic or ericaceous conditions and feed with iron/sequestered nutrients if chlorosis appears.
Why is my lilium 'dizzy' basal rot in heavy soil?
Wet, poorly drained ground rots the bulb base over winter. Plant on grit with sharp drainage and reduce watering once the top growth dies down.