Overview

Lilium auratum var. rubrovittatum 'Crimson Beauty' (IXb/c) is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Lilium, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lilium auratum var. rubrovittatum 'Crimson Beauty' (IXb/c) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.

About

Lilium auratum is one of the true lilies. It is native to Japan and is sometimes called the golden-rayed lily or the goldband lily.

About the genus

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. Most species are native to the Northern Hemisphere and their range is temperate climates and extends into the subtropics.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Lilium

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Lilium auratum var. rubrovittatum 'Crimson Beauty' (IXb/c) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Bulbs, Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Columnar upright

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Lilium auratum var. rubrovittatum 'Crimson Beauty' (IXb/c)

Propagation

Seed, offsets, bulbils, scales

Pest resistance

Lily beetle, aphids, slugs, snails, thrips, leatherjackets, wireworms, rabbits, voles

Disease resistance

Grey moulds, viruses

Frequently asked questions

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  Lilium 'Easy Samba' (Ia/c)
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  Lilium 'Gracia'
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  Lilium 'Halloween' (Ia/-)
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  Lilium 'Mount Duckling' (Ia-b/b)
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  Lilium 'Parasol'