Overview
Lilium 'Elphin Sun' is a upright bulbs in the genus Lilium, part of the Liliaceae family, with linear, lance-shaped foliage. Lilium 'Elphin Sun' 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 'Elphin Sun' is a bulbous perennial cultivar of 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. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for borders and cut flowers. Planting bulbs in autumn in humus-rich soil is recommended, with propagation by bulb division or scale propagation. 'Elphin Sun' flowers in summer, continuing the genus's tradition of producing attractive terminal flower clusters.
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 'Elphin Sun' 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 'Elphin Sun'
- 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 'Elphin Sun'?
Lilium 'Elphin Sun' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lilium 'Elphin Sun' need?
Lilium 'Elphin Sun' grows best in loam and well-drained soil. It prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil. Aim for soil that stays moderate.
Is Lilium 'Elphin Sun' hardy in the UK?
Lilium 'Elphin Sun' 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 'Elphin Sun'?
Bulb division, scale propagation.
More in the Lilium genus
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- Lilium 'Alpi' (Ia)
- Lilium 'Amarossi' (VIIIa-b/b-c)
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- Lilium 'Apricot Star' (VIIa/b)
- Lilium 'Aquilla'
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- Lilium 'Aubisque'PBR