Overview
Lilium 'Eastern Moon' (VIb-c/a) is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Lilium, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lilium 'Eastern Moon' (VIb-c/a) 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 'Eastern Moon' is a cultivar of the Lilium genus, which comprises bulbous perennials with upright, columnar stems and whorled or spirally arranged foliage. This deciduous lily thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is best planted in autumn in humus-rich soil. 'Eastern Moon' is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and as cut flowers, offering summer interest with its characteristic lily blooms.
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.
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 'Eastern Moon' (VIb-c/a) 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 'Eastern Moon' (VIb-c/a)
- 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 'Eastern Moon' (VIb-c/a)?
Lilium 'Eastern Moon' (VIb-c/a) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lilium 'Eastern Moon' (VIb-c/a) need?
Lilium 'Eastern Moon' (VIb-c/a) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lilium 'Eastern Moon' (VIb-c/a) hardy in the UK?
Lilium 'Eastern Moon' (VIb-c/a) 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 'Eastern Moon' (VIb-c/a)?
Seed, offsets, bulbils, scales.
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)
- Lilium 'Aquilla'
- Lilium 'Arbatax'PBRlily 'Arbatax'
- Lilium 'Aubisque'PBR