Overview
Lilium 'Bald Eagle' (Ia/b) is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Lilium, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lilium 'Bald Eagle' (Ia/b) 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 'Bald Eagle' is a cultivar of the Lilium genus, which comprises bulbous perennials with upright, columnar stems and whorled or spirally arranged deciduous foliage. This lily produces terminal clusters of flowers and thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil and is hardy in the UK to H6. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and as cut flowers, it is best planted in autumn in humus-rich soil, enjoying sun with cool roots. Its season of interest is summer.
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 'Bald Eagle' (Ia/b) 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 'Bald Eagle' (Ia/b)
- 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
Where is the best place to plant Lilium 'Bald Eagle' (Ia/b)?
Lilium 'Bald Eagle' (Ia/b) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lilium 'Bald Eagle' (Ia/b) need?
Lilium 'Bald Eagle' (Ia/b) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lilium 'Bald Eagle' (Ia/b) hardy in the UK?
Lilium 'Bald Eagle' (Ia/b) has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Lilium 'Bald Eagle' (Ia/b)?
Seed, offsets, bulbils, scales.
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