Overview

Lilium 'Candy Morning' (IIc/d) is a upright bulbs in the genus Lilium, part of the Liliaceae family, with linear, lance-shaped foliage. Lilium 'Candy Morning' (IIc/d) 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 'Candy Morning' is a bulbous perennial cultivar of the Lilium genus, known for its upright stems and linear, lance-shaped foliage. This lily thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers well-drained loam soil that is neutral to slightly acidic with moderate moisture. It is hardy in the UK (H5) and flowers in summer, making it suitable for borders and cut flowers. Like other lilies, it should be planted in autumn in humus-rich soil, with propagation possible through 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 'Candy Morning' (IIc/d) 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 'Candy Morning' (IIc/d)

Propagation

Bulb division, scale propagation

Pest resistance

Resistant to deer and rabbits

Disease resistance

Resistant to botrytis

Frequently asked questions

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