Lilium 'Barbara North' (Ic/d) — Columnar upright

Overview

Lilium 'Barbara North' (Ic/d) is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Lilium, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lilium 'Barbara North' (Ic/d) 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 '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.

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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In the garden

Lilium 'Barbara North' is a cultivar of Lilium with a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. Flowering occurs from June to August, producing summer stems that are valued for cutting as well as for vertical structure within a border. Grow Lilium 'Barbara North' in full sun on a neutral loam that stays moist but drains freely; avoid waterlogged positions. A south-facing, sheltered aspect helps the stems remain upright and reduces wind damage to blooms. It carries a UK hardiness rating of H6, which translates to very hardy and suitable for outdoor planting through most UK winters when sited appropriately. Use this lily where tall, vertical form is wanted: in flower borders and beds, within cottage or informal planting schemes, or in groups destined for the vase. Plant where its upright stems can be seen from paths or windows so the flowering period from June to August can be enjoyed both in situ and as cut flowers. The combination of columnar habit and reliable summer blooms makes it a good choice where height and floral stems are required without spreading beyond a defined space.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Lilium

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Lilium 'Barbara North' (Ic/d) size, habit and characteristics

Habit: Columnar upright
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Cottage and informal garden, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Lilium 'Barbara North' (Ic/d)

Propagation: Offsets after foliage dies down
Pest resistance: Lily beetle, aphids, slugs, snails, Thrips, leatherjackets, wireworms, rabbits, voles
Disease resistance: Grey moulds, viruses