Fritillaria cirrhosa is a bulbous spring-flowering plant with a columnar, upright habit reaching about 0.5 m. It is deciduous and produces its seasonal flowers in March to May. The plant suits full sun and prefers moist but well-drained sandy or loamy soils. It is fully hardy in the UK (H7).

Fritillaria cirrhosa (Yellow Himalayan fritillary) is a columnar bulb to 0.5 m that flowers March to May and prefers full sun with moist, well-drained.

Fritillaria (fritillaries) is a genus of spring flowering herbaceous bulbous perennial plants in the lily family (Liliaceae). The type species, Fritillaria meleagris, was first described in Europe in 1571, while other species from the Middle East and Asia were also introduced to Europe at that time.

Fritillaria cirrhosa

Yellow Himalayan fritillary | Fritillaria cirrhosa

Fritillaria hermonis from Jebel esh Sharqui Mtns, Lebanon is a bulbous perennial in the lily family Liliaceae originating from the Jebel esh Sharqui Mountains of Lebanon. It belongs to the genus Fritillaria, a group of spring-flowering bulbs. Expect blooms in the UK from March to May. Purchase cultivated stock rather than wild-collected material whenever possible.

Fritillaria hermonis from Jebel esh Sharqui Mtns, Lebanon flowers in the UK from March to May and belongs to the Liliaceae family.

Fritillaria hermonis from Jebel esh Sharqui Mtns, Lebanon

Lilium 'Afterglow' is a bulbous lily producing upright, unbranched stems from a scaly bulb and bearing showy, mildly fragrant flowers. Leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, arranged either scattered or in whorls along the stem. It dies back after the season, with the bulb remaining dormant until the next growth cycle. Flowering occurs from June to August.

Lilium 'Afterglow' is a summer-flowering bulb with upright stems and mildly fragrant blooms suited to borders, containers and cut flowers.

Lilies are grown for flowers of unmatched scale and often heady scent, borne as trumpets, bowls, stars or sharply reflexed turkscaps on tall unbranched stems. They rise from scaly bulbs and carry narrow leaves either scattered up the stem or arranged in neat whorls. The genus divides into groups with quite different needs - Asiatics, trumpets, Orientals and the species lilies - and colour spans white, yellow, orange, pink and deepest red, very often spotted or brushed with a contrasting throat.

Lilium 'Afterglow'

Lily | Lilium 'Afterglow'

Lilium 'Barbara North' is a columnar upright lily cultivar that carries its blooms on straight, vertical stems. The foliage is deciduous and the plant prefers full sun on neutral loam that remains moist but well drained. Place it in a south-facing, sheltered position; it is H6 (very hardy) in the UK and flowers from June to August. It suits cottage and informal gardens and also works well for cut flowers and mixed borders and beds.

Lilium 'Barbara North' is a columnar upright lily that flowers June to August and prefers a south-facing, sheltered site on neutral loam.

Lilium 'Barbara North' (Ic/d)

Lilium 'Barbara North' | Columnar Lily for Borders

Lilium 'Collesium' (VIIa/b) is a named lily cultivar in the family Liliaceae that produces the tall, prominent flowers typical of the genus Lilium. As a bulbous perennial it sends up upright stems that bear its summer blooms from June to August. Plants arise from scaly underground bulbs and may show the stem-rooting habit found in some lilies. The cultivar suits situations where a strong vertical element is required in the summer border.

Lilium 'Collesium' (VIIa/b) is a named lily cultivar that flowers in the UK from June to August.

Lilium 'Collesium' (VIIa/b)

Lilium 'Collesium' (VIIa/b) | Summer Lily

Lilium 'Conception' is a named lily cultivar in the family Liliaceae and belongs to the genus Lilium. As a member of that genus it arises from an underground bulb and carries the large, prominent flowers typical of true lilies. In the UK it flowers from June to August. The cultivar name distinguishes this selection within the wider group of Lilium.

Lilium 'Conception' is a named lily (genus Lilium) that flowers in the UK from June to August.

Lilium 'Conception'

Lilium 'Conception' | Flowers June–August

Lilium 'Delicate Joy' is a cultivar of Lilium in the family Liliaceae that produces the large, prominent flowers typical of true lilies, flowering in the UK from June to August. It is a bulbous, herbaceous perennial grown for its summer display. Plant as you would other lilies, in a free-draining, sheltered spot with some sun, and provide staking if flower stems rise above neighbouring plants. Bulb care and position are the key factors for reliable summer bloom.

Lilium 'Delicate Joy' blooms from June to August and brings the large, classic lily flowers to temperate UK borders.

Lilium 'Delicate Joy' (Ia/b)

Lilium 'Delicate Joy' | Summer-flowering lily

Lilium 'Eastern Moon' (VIb-c/a) is a bulbous herbaceous perennial in the lily family with a columnar upright habit. It carries deciduous leaves and produces its summer flowers from June to August. Best sited in a south-facing, sheltered spot with neutral loam that drains freely and receives full sun. It works equally well in mixed borders or grown for cut flowers.

Lily 'Eastern Moon' (Lilium 'Eastern Moon' (VIb-c/a)) flowers June to August and prefers full sun on well-drained neutral loam in a sheltered.

Lilium is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs, all with large and often prominent flowers. Lilies are a group of flowering plants which are important in culture and literature in much of the world.

Lilium 'Eastern Moon' (VIb-c/a)

Lily 'Eastern Moon' | Lilium 'Eastern Moon' (VIb-c/a)

Lilium 'Easy Samba' is a bulbous lily cultivar in the family Liliaceae that produces prominent flowers from June to August. It belongs to the genus Lilium and regrows each season from a scaly underground bulb. Planting and allowing the bulb to build strength year on year produces reliable summer blooms. True lilies are highly toxic to cats, so avoid planting where cats might ingest parts of the plant.

Lilium 'Easy Samba' is a bulbous lily flowering June to August; true lilies are highly toxic to cats.

Lilium 'Easy Samba' (Ia/c)

Lilium 'Easy Samba' | Summer-flowering lily

Lilium 'Eric Mayell' is a bulbous lily producing upright, unbranched stems from a scaly bulb, with narrow lance-shaped leaves arranged either scattered or in whorls along the stem. It flowers in the UK from June to August. The foliage is deciduous and dies back after the season. Give it full sun above while keeping the bulb roots shaded and sharply drained soil.

Lilium 'Eric Mayell' flowers June to August and prefers full sun with roots shaded and sharply drained, humus-rich soil.

Lilium 'Eric Mayell'

Lilium 'George Soper' is a bulbous lily in the family Liliaceae with upright, unbranched stems arising from a scaly bulb. It bears narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are deciduous and may be arranged singly or in whorls along the stem. Flowering runs from June to August and the blooms are fragrant. Plant in full sun with the roots kept in shade and in sharply drained, humus-rich soil or a loam-based compost in containers.

Lilium 'George Soper' is a fragrant bulbous lily that flowers June to August and suits borders, containers and cut flowers.

Lilium 'George Soper'

Lilium 'Gracia' is a bulbous lily in the family Liliaceae, bearing the large, prominent flowers characteristic of the genus. It flowers in the UK from June to August. The plant arises from a scaly underground bulb and falls within the genus height range of about 30–180 cm. As with all true lilies, it is highly toxic to cats and should be kept well away from pets.

Lilium 'Gracia' is a bulbous lily that produces large flowers from June to August and grows from a scaly underground bulb.

Lilium 'Gracia'

Lilium 'Gracia' | Summer-flowering lily

Lilium 'Halloween' (Ia/-) is a bulbous, herbaceous lily cultivar that produces the large, prominent flowers typical of the genus Lilium. It arises from a scaly underground bulb and falls within the genus height range of about 30–180 cm. In the UK it flowers from June to August on upright stems. True lilies, including this cultivar, are highly toxic to cats and must be kept well away from pets.

Lilium 'Halloween' (Ia/-) is a bulbous garden lily producing the large, prominent flowers typical of Lilium and flowering in the UK from June to August.

Lilium 'Halloween' (Ia/-)

Lilium 'Halloween' (Ia/-) | Bulbous Garden Lily

Lilium 'Joseph Fletcher' is a bulbous lily producing upright, unbranched stems bearing narrow lance-shaped leaves and summer flowers. The foliage is deciduous and appears either scattered or in whorls up the stem. It flowers from June to August. The flowers perform best with the shoots in full sun while the bulb and roots remain shaded.

Lilium 'Joseph Fletcher' is a bulbous lily that flowers from June to August and prefers full sun for its stems with the roots kept shaded.

Lilium 'Joseph Fletcher'

Lilium 'Lady Bowes Lyon' is a bulbous lily that sends up upright, unbranched stems from a scaly bulb, bearing narrow lance-shaped leaves arranged along the stem. It produces its flowers in the UK summer, from June to August. The foliage is deciduous, falling back after the season. Plant where the crown is shaded but the flowering stems get full sun, in deep humus-rich loam or a loam-based compost in pots.

Lilium 'Lady Bowes Lyon' flowers in June to August; plant in full sun with cool roots in neutral to acid, sharply drained loam.

Lilium 'Lady Bowes Lyon'

Lilium 'Lucky One' is a bulbous herbaceous perennial in the Liliaceae with a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. It produces summer flowers from June to August. Plant in a south-facing, sheltered spot with well-drained loam of neutral pH. Suited to borders and for cutting, its upright stems give clear vertical structure in a bed.

Lilium 'Lucky One' is a columnar bulbous perennial that flowers from June to August and suits south-facing, well-drained loam in a sheltered spot.

Lilium 'Lucky One'

Lilium 'Marhan' or dalhansonii is a bulbous lily with upright unbranched stems arising from a scaly bulb and narrow, lance-shaped leaves arranged along the stem. It is deciduous and flowers in summer. Plants perform best in full sun provided the bulb and root zone remain shaded. Flowering occurs from June to August.

Lilium 'Marhan' or dalhansonii is a bulbous lily with upright unbranched stems and narrow leaves, flowering June to August in sun with roots kept shaded.

Lilium 'Marhan' or dalhansonii

Lilium 'Maxwill' is a bulbous lily with upright, unbranched stems arising from a scaly bulb and narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are either scattered or form whorls. Flowering occurs from June to August with blooms carried above the foliage. It prefers full sun with the root zone shaded and will grow in deep humus-rich loam or loam-based compost in pots, but the soil must be moist yet sharply drained to prevent bulb rot.

Lilium 'Maxwill' is an upright bulb with narrow lance-shaped leaves and June to August flowering; plant in deep, free-draining loam with roots shaded.

Lilium 'Maxwill'

Lilium 'McAleese'PBR is a bulbous lily in the family Liliaceae that develops the large, prominent flowers typical of the genus and blooms from June to August. It is a herbaceous perennial growing from a scaly underground bulb and will die back to the bulb after the season. Members of the genus typically come from temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Like other true lilies, it is toxic to cats and must be kept out of their reach.

Lilium 'McAleese'PBR is a bulbous garden lily that flowers June to August and is toxic to cats, so keep bulbs out of pet reach.

Lilium 'McAleese'PBR

Lilium 'McAleese'PBR | Summer-flowering Lily

Lilium 'Mount Duckling' (Ia-b/b) is a bulbous lily cultivar that carries the large, prominent flowers typical of the genus Lilium. It flowers from June to August. The plant grows from a scaly underground bulb and perennates from that bulb each year. All true lilies, including this cultivar, are highly toxic to cats so keep it out of reach of pets.

Lilium 'Mount Duckling' (Ia-b/b) is a bulbous Lilium cultivar that flowers June to August and is highly toxic to cats.

Lilium 'Mount Duckling' (Ia-b/b)

Lilium 'Mount Duckling' (Ia-b/b) | Summer-flowering Lily

Lilium 'Palazzo'PBR is a bulbous herbaceous perennial in the lily family grown for upright stems suited to borders and for cut flowers. Leaves are linear and lance-shaped while flowering occurs from June to August. It prefers a south-facing, sheltered spot in well-drained loam with neutral to slightly acidic soil and moderate moisture.

Lilium 'Palazzo'PBR is an upright bulbous perennial that flowers June to August and suits south-facing, sheltered borders and cut flowers.

Lilium 'Palazzo'PBR

Lilium 'Parasol' is a lily in the genus Lilium, family Liliaceae, that produces the large, prominent blooms typical of true lilies. As a member of Lilium it is an herbaceous bulbous perennial and flowers in the UK from June to August. Lilies in this genus show a wide range of stature and bulb habits, so individual planting and care follow the variety's needs. Note that true lilies have known toxicity concerns for pets and should be handled with care.

Lilium 'Parasol' is a summer-flowering lily in the genus Lilium that blooms in the UK from June to August.

Lilium 'Parasol'

Lilium 'Parasol' | Summer-flowering Lily

Lilium 'Pigalle' is a bulbous lily (Lilium, family Liliaceae) bearing the large, often prominent flowers typical of true lilies. It flowers in the UK from June to August. A herbaceous perennial, it regenerates each season from a scaly underground bulb and may produce stem-roots as the shoot emerges. As a true lily it is highly toxic to cats.

Lilium 'Pigalle' flowers from June to August and grows from a scaly bulb; keep it well away from cats as true lilies are highly toxic.

Lilium 'Pigalle' (Ia)

Lilium 'Pigalle' | Summer-flowering lily

Lilium 'Pink Flight' (Ic/b-c) is a bulbous, upright, clump-forming perennial in the lily family with linear, dark green foliage. It bears its flowers in mid-summer, flowering from June to August. Plant in a south-facing, sheltered spot where it receives full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil of slightly acidic to neutral pH. It is rated H6, so it remains very hardy through typical UK winters.

Lily 'Pink Flight' (Lilium 'Pink Flight' (Ic/b-c)) flowers from June to August and suits south-facing, sheltered borders, containers or cutting gardens.

Lilium 'Pink Flight' (Ic/b-c)

Lily 'Pink Flight' | Lilium 'Pink Flight' (Ic/b-c)

Lilium 'Rascal Souvenir' is an upright, bulbous herbaceous perennial with linear, lance-shaped foliage grown for borders and cutting. It flowers from June to August. Plant in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered site in loam that is well drained and neutral to slightly acidic with moderate moisture. Classified H5 (hardy), it suits garden borders and provides stems for summer arrangements.

Lilium 'Rascal Souvenir' is an upright bulbous perennial flowering June to August, ideal for south-facing borders and cut flowers.

Lilium 'Rascal Souvenir'

Lilium 'Red Heat'PBR is a named lily cultivar within the family Liliaceae and the genus Lilium, valued for its summer flowering. It produces its main display between June and August. Specifics on planting, aspect and hardiness are supplied with bought stock and should be followed for best results.

Lilium 'Red Heat'PBR flowers from June to August, and the supplier's planting and care guidance should be followed for best results.

Lilium 'Red Heat'PBR

Lilium 'Red Heat'PBR | Summer-flowering lily

Lilium 'Redmax' is a bulbous lily producing upright, unbranched stems from a scaly bulb and terminal large flowers. Leaves are deciduous, narrow and lance-shaped, arranged either scattered or in whorls along the stem. It flowers in the UK from June to August. Plants suit a sheltered, sunny spot where the bulb remains cool and free-draining.

Lilium 'Redmax' is a bulbous lily flowering June to August; plant in full sun with the roots shaded in deep, free-draining soil.

Lilium 'Redmax'

Lily | Lilium 'Redmax'

Lilium 'Reinesse' is a bulbous lily cultivar that produces the genus's characteristically large, prominent flowers from June to August. It is an herbaceous perennial arising from a scaly, tunicless underground bulb. Some lilies develop stem-roots, stolons or small bulbils, so clumps can increase over time. True lilies, including this cultivar, are highly toxic to cats and should be sited with that in mind.

Lilium 'Reinesse' is a bulbous lily that flowers June to August and grows from scaly underground bulbs.

Lilium 'Reinesse' (Ia/b)

Lilium 'Reinesse' | Summer-flowering lily

Lilium 'Secret Kiss'PBR is a bulbous herbaceous perennial with a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. It flowers from June to August on erect stems suited to cutting. Plant in a south-facing, sheltered spot in neutral loam that drains freely and receives full sun. It is classed H6, meaning it is very hardy in UK gardens.

Lilium 'Secret Kiss'PBR blooms June to August on columnar stems and suits a south-facing, well-drained loam for borders and cut flowers.

Lilium 'Secret Kiss'PBR (Ia/b)

Lilium 'Secret Kiss'PBR

Lilium 'Serene Angel' (VIIa/c) is a bulbous, herbaceous perennial with a columnar upright habit and a clear flowering period from June to August. It belongs to the Liliaceae and carries deciduous foliage, making a strong vertical accent in the border. Plant in a south-facing, sheltered spot in neutral loam that drains freely and receives full sun. Rated H6, it is very hardy for UK gardens and is commonly used for cut flowers and mixed borders.

Lilium 'Serene Angel' (VIIa/c) flowers June to August and suits south-facing, well-drained borders and cut-flower use.

Lilium 'Serene Angel' (VIIa/c)

Lilium 'Shuksan' is a bulbous lily producing upright, unbranched stems from a scaly bulb, flowering from June to August. Leaves are deciduous, narrow and lance-shaped, arranged either scattered or in whorls along the stem. The flowers are mildly fragrant and work well for cutting. It suits borders and containers when given a sheltered, sunny position with cool roots.

Shuksan Lily (Lilium 'Shuksan') is a bulbous lily with upright stems and narrow lance-shaped leaves, flowering from June to August.

Lilium 'Shuksan'

Shuksan Lily | Lilium 'Shuksan'

Lilium 'Stockholm' is an upright bulbous herbaceous perennial grown for borders and as a cut flower. It carries linear, lance-shaped leaves along erect stems and flowers in mid-summer. Best placed in a south-facing, sheltered position in well-drained loam. Flowers appear June to August.

Lilium 'Stockholm' is an upright bulbous perennial with linear, lance-shaped foliage that flowers June to August.

Lilium 'Stockholm'

Lilium 'Sunny Azores' (VIIa-b/b) is a bulbous herbaceous perennial with a columnar upright habit that produces tall flowering stems. Its foliage is deciduous and the flowers appear from June to August. It favours full sun on neutral, well‑drained loam in a south‑facing, sheltered position.

Lily 'Sunny Azores' (Lilium 'Sunny Azores' (VIIa-b/b)) blooms June to August and suits full sun on neutral, well-drained loam in sheltered, south-facing.

Lilium 'Sunny Azores' (VIIa-b/b)

Lily 'Sunny Azores' | Lilium 'Sunny Azores' (VIIa-b/b)

Lilium 'Sweet Zanica'PBR (VIIIa/b) is a named lily cultivar that produces the large, prominent flowers typical of the genus and blooms in the UK from June to August. It grows from a scaly underground bulb and behaves as an herbaceous perennial in the family Liliaceae. Many Lilium species range in height from about 30–180 cm and some produce stem-roots or rhizomes. As with all true lilies, keep bulbs and flowers well away from cats because they are highly toxic.

Lilium 'Sweet Zanica'PBR (VIIIa/b) is a bulbous lily that flowers in the UK from June to August and suits mid- to back-of-border planting.

Lilium 'Sweet Zanica'PBR (VIIIa/b)

Lilium 'Sweet Zanica'PBR (VIIIa/b) | Summer lily

Lilium 'Tessa'PBR is a columnar upright lily in the family Liliaceae, notable for its narrow, vertical habit and summer flowering. It carries deciduous foliage and blooms from June to August. Plant in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered site in neutral loam that is kept moist but well-drained. It is well suited to cutting and to mixed flower borders and cottage-style planting.

Lilium 'Tessa'PBR flowers June to August and suits a south-facing, sheltered border in neutral loam kept moist but well-drained.

Lilium 'Tessa'PBR

Lilium 'Tessa'PBR | Columnar summer lily

Lilium 'Thunderbolt' is a bulbous lily producing upright, unbranched stems from a scaly bulb, bearing narrow lance-shaped leaves either scattered or in whorls. It flowers from June to August and the blooms are mildly fragrant. Foliage is deciduous and the plant suits positions where the roots remain cool while the tops get sun.

Thunderbolt Lily (Lilium 'Thunderbolt') flowers June to August with mildly fragrant blooms for borders, containers and the cutting garden.

Lilium 'Thunderbolt'

Thunderbolt Lily | Lilium 'Thunderbolt'

Lilium 'Tiny Parrot' is a bulbous herbaceous perennial with a columnar upright habit, valued for summer flowering. It carries deciduous foliage on a single-stemmed form that fits into borders and beds. Flowering occurs from June to August. It is commonly grown where a sheltered, south-facing aspect and well-drained loam are available.

Lilium 'Tiny Parrot' is a columnar bulbous perennial that flowers June to August and prefers south-facing, well-drained loam for borders and cut flowers.

Lilium 'Tiny Parrot' (Ia/b)

Lilium 'Tiny Parrot'

Lilium 'Vendome' (VIIa) is a bulbous, herbaceous lily in the family Liliaceae that produces the large, prominent blooms characteristic of true lilies. It grows from a scaly, tunicless bulb and completes its flowering in the UK between June and August. Like other members of Lilium, it is a perennial that dies back to the bulb after the season. All parts of true lilies are highly toxic to cats, so position with care.

Lilium 'Vendome' (VIIa) is a bulbous lily that flowers in the UK from June to August.

Lilium 'Vendome' (VIIa)

Lilium 'Vendome' (VIIa) | Summer-flowering Lily

Lilium 'Walter Bentley' is a bulbous lily with upright, unbranched stems and a pronounced fragrance. It carries narrow, lance-shaped leaves placed either scattered or in whorls along the stem and is deciduous. Flowering occurs June to August, producing blooms prized for cutting. Position it in full sun while keeping the bulb cool with shaded roots in a sheltered, south-, west- or east-facing spot.

Lilium 'Walter Bentley' is a fragrant bulbous lily that flowers June to August and suits borders, containers and cutting.

Lilium 'Walter Bentley'

Lilium 'Yellow Planet' (VIb-a/a) is an upright, bulbous lily with a columnar habit and deciduous foliage. It flowers from June to August. Plant it into a well-drained loam in a south-facing, sheltered spot in full sun. It is a herbaceous perennial (family Liliaceae) suited to cutting and border use.

Lilium 'Yellow Planet' (VIb-a/a) is a columnar, bulbous perennial for full sun in loam soils that flowers June to August.

Lilium 'Yellow Planet' (VIb-a/a)

Lilium Bellingham Hybrids is a bulb that sends up upright, unbranched stems from a scaly bulb and carries narrow, lance-shaped leaves either scattered or in whorls along the stem. Flowering occurs from June to August. Position in full sun while keeping the root run cool and shaded, using deep humus-rich loam or loam-based compost for pots, and ensure soil is moist but sharply drained to avoid bulb rot. Best planted on a south, west or east-facing, sheltered site and suitable for most UK gardens (H4–H6: average to very hardy).

Lilium Bellingham Hybrids are bulbous lilies flowering June to August that need full sun with shaded roots and sharply drained, humus-rich soil.

Lilium Bellingham Hybrids

Lilium FantAsiatic Spark (FantAsiatic Series) (mixed) (Ia/b-c) is a columnar upright bulbous herbaceous perennial in the family Liliaceae, grown for its tall, single-stem habit. Foliage is deciduous and the plants suit a south-facing, sheltered spot. They prefer full sun in neutral loam that is well-drained. It is very hardy in the UK (H6) and flowers June to August.

Lilium FantAsiatic Spark (FantAsiatic Series) (mixed) (Ia/b-c) flowers June to August and prefers full sun in neutral loam for borders and cut flowers.

Lilium FantAsiatic Spark (FantAsiatic Series) (mixed) (Ia/b-c)

Lilium Master ('Zanotmas'PBR) (VIIIa) is a columnar upright lily in the Liliaceae that flowers from June to August. It has deciduous foliage and performs best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered site. Plant in neutral loam that remains moist but drains freely; the cultivar carries an H6 rating (very hardy). Use it in cottage or informal beds, flower borders and as a source of cut flowers.

Lilium Master ('Zanotmas'PBR) (VIIIa) flowers June to August and prefers a sunny, south-facing, sheltered site in neutral loam.

Lilium Master ('Zanotmas'PBR) (VIIIa)

Lilium Master ('Zanotmas'PBR) (VIIIa) | Summer Lily for

Lilium centifolium is a bulbous lily in the family Liliaceae that produces upright, unbranched stems from a scaly bulb. Leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, arranged either scattered or in whorls along the stem, and the plant flowers in summer (June to August). It favours a sunny position while keeping the roots shaded, planted in deep humus-rich loam or a loam-based compost if grown in a pot. Choose a sheltered south, west or east-facing spot and ensure the soil is moist but sharply drained to avoid bulb rot.

Lilium centifolium produces upright stems and narrow lance-shaped leaves and flowers in June to August; plant in sun with roots shaded in deep loam.

Lilium centifolium

Lilium ciliatum is a bulb that carries upright, unbranched stems arising from a scaly bulb. Leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, appearing either scattered or in whorls along the stem, and are deciduous. Flowers appear in the UK from June to August. The species is native to Turkey and belongs to the Liliaceae family.

Lilium ciliatum is a bulbous lily from Turkey that flowers June to August and prefers full sun with roots shaded and sharply drained soil.

Lilium ciliatum

Lilium lankongense is a bulbous lily with upright, unbranched stems arising from a scaly bulb and narrow lance-shaped leaves arranged either scattered or in whorls. It is deciduous and produces its flowers from June to August. Native to SE Tibet and parts of China, it favours a sheltered spot with sun above but cool roots. Handle bulbs with gloves and keep pets away, as lilies are toxic to cats if eaten.

Lankong lily (Lilium lankongense) is a bulbous lily flowering June to August that prefers full sun with shaded roots and sharply drained, humus-rich soil.

Lilium lankongense

Lankong lily | Lilium lankongense

Lilium martagon var. cattaniae is a variety of martagon lily (family Liliaceae) with a columnar upright habit that carries its summer flowers. Foliage is deciduous and the plant flowers from June to August. It prefers full sun on neutral loam that remains moist but well-drained and benefits from a south-facing, sheltered position. Rated H6 (very hardy) for the UK, it suits flower borders and cutting beds.

Lilium martagon var. cattaniae forms columnar stems that flower June to August and suits south-facing, sheltered loam in UK gardens.

Lilium martagon var. cattaniae (IXc/d)

Lilium martagon var. cattaniae | South-facing Borders

Lilium nanum from Bhutan is a tiny, bulbous lily from the Himalayas and one of the smallest species in the genus Lilium. It grows as a short perennial herb, typically 8–42 cm tall, from oblong-ovate bulbs. The plant bears a thin, hairless green stem with 8–14 spirally arranged leaves and produces flowers in the summer. Flowering occurs from June to August.

Lilium nanum from Bhutan is a tiny Himalayan lily that flowers June to August and grows 8–42 cm tall from small oblong bulbs.

Lilium nanum from Bhutan (IX)

Lilium nanum from Bhutan | Small Himalayan Lily

Lilium szovitzianum is a bulbous lily producing upright, unbranched stems from a scaly bulb. Leaves are deciduous, narrow and set either scattered or in whorls along the stem. It flowers in the UK from June to August. The species originates from Transcaucasia.

Lilium szovitzianum is a bulbous lily with upright stems and narrow leaves that flowers in the UK from June to August.

Lilium szovitzianum

Lilium × hollandicum is a bulbous member of the Liliaceae that produces upright, unbranched stems from a scaly bulb. Its narrow, lance-shaped leaves appear scattered or in whorls up the stem and are deciduous. The common name reflects the orange, cup-like flowers it bears. Flowering occurs June to August.

Western orange-cup lily (Lilium × hollandicum) bears orange cup-shaped flowers from June to August and suits borders and cut flowers.

Lilium × hollandicum

Western orange-cup lily | Lilium × hollandicum

Lilium × maculatum is a bulbous lily in the family Liliaceae, producing upright, unbranched stems from a scaly bulb. It carries narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are deciduous and sit either scattered or in whorls along the stem. Flowering occurs from June to August. Plant in a sheltered, sunny position with the roots kept cool and sharply drained soil.

Lilium × maculatum is a bulbous lily with upright stems and narrow lance-shaped leaves, flowering June to August in sheltered, sunny positions.

Lilium × maculatum

Lilium × testaceum is a bulbous lily with upright, unbranched stems arising from a scaly bulb and narrow, lance-shaped leaves arranged along the stem. It flowers from June to August and the blooms are mildly fragrant. The plant prefers full sun while keeping the roots cool and requires deep, humus-rich, moist but sharply drained soil.

Nankeen lily (Lilium × testaceum) blooms June to August and suits sheltered, sunny sites with deep, moist but sharply drained soil.

Lilium × testaceum

Nankeen lily | Lilium × testaceum

Nomocharis mairei is a species of flowering plant in the family Liliaceae. It belongs to the genus Nomocharis and is native to China. The name identifies its botanical placement within the lily family and is the correct label to use when sourcing specimens. Specialist references should be consulted for detailed horticultural particulars.

Nomocharis mairei is a species in the Liliaceae native to China.

Nomocharis was a genus of flowering plants in the family Liliaceae. It consisted of about 7 species native to montane regions of western China, Myanmar, and northern India.

Nomocharis mairei

Nomocharis pardanthina is a perennial in the lily family native to China, Tibet and Myanmar. It prefers partial shade and a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Classified H5 (hardy) in the UK, it suits rock gardens, alpine beds and shaded borders. Plant where light is muted and rich soil pockets can be maintained.

Nomocharis pardanthina prefers partial shade and moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil and is hardy to H5.

Nomocharis pardanthina

Nomocharis saluenensis is a perennial in the lily family that produces the shallow, lily‑like flowers typical of its genus. It favours a sheltered, partially shaded site with moist, well‑drained, humus‑rich soil. Hardy to H5, it tolerates UK winters when given protection from exposure. Plant it where its low, flat blooms can be seen at close range in rock or alpine settings.

Nomocharis saluenensis is a hardy perennial with lily-like flowers, ideal for shaded rock or alpine gardens in moist, humus-rich soil.