Overview
Lilium 'Barrage'PBR is a upright bulbs in the genus Lilium, part of the Liliaceae family, with linear, lance-shaped foliage. Lilium 'Barrage'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and well-drained soils and neutral to slightly acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders and cut flowers.
About
Lilium 'Barrage' is a bulbous perennial cultivar within the Lilium genus, known for its upright stems and linear, lance-shaped foliage. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, favouring well-drained loam soil with neutral to slightly acidic pH and moderate moisture. Suitable for borders and cut flowers, it blooms in summer and requires planting bulbs in autumn with cool roots in humus-rich soil. Hardy to UK zone H5, Lilium 'Barrage' benefits from propagation by bulb division or scale propagation.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lilium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, well-drained
- Soil pH
- Neutral to slightly acidic
- Soil moisture
- Moderate
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Lilium 'Barrage'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Upright
- Foliage
- Linear, lance-shaped
- Suggested uses
- Borders, cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lilium 'Barrage'PBR
- Propagation
- Bulb division, scale propagation
- Pest resistance
- Resistant to deer and rabbits
- Disease resistance
- Resistant to botrytis
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lilium 'Barrage'PBR?
Lilium 'Barrage'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lilium 'Barrage'PBR need?
Lilium 'Barrage'PBR grows best in loam and well-drained soil. It prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil. Aim for soil that stays moderate.
Is Lilium 'Barrage'PBR hardy in the UK?
Lilium 'Barrage'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Lilium 'Barrage'PBR?
Bulb division, scale propagation.
More in the Lilium genus
- Lilium 'Aladdin' (Ia/b)
- Lilium 'Alpi' (Ia)
- Lilium 'Amarossi' (VIIIa-b/b-c)
- Lilium 'Amistad'PBR (VIIa/b)
- Lilium 'Apricot Star' (VIIa/b)
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