Overview
Lilium japonicum (IXb/a) is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Lilium, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lilium japonicum (IXb/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 japonicum, commonly known as bamboo lily or Japanese lily, is a bulbous perennial from the Lilium genus, which features upright stems with whorled or spirally arranged foliage. This deciduous cultivar grows with a columnar upright habit and produces terminal clusters of flowers in summer. It thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and cut flowers, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and is propagated by seed, offsets, bulbils, or scales.
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.
Wikipedia contributors, "Lilium", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Lilium
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 japonicum (IXb/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 japonicum (IXb/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 japonicum (IXb/a)?
Lilium japonicum (IXb/a) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lilium japonicum (IXb/a) need?
Lilium japonicum (IXb/a) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lilium japonicum (IXb/a) hardy in the UK?
Lilium japonicum (IXb/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 japonicum (IXb/a)?
Seed, offsets, bulbils, scales.
More in the Lilium genus
- Lilium 'Barbara North' (Ic/d)
- Lilium 'Conception'
- Lilium 'Delicate Joy' (Ia/b)
- Lilium 'Easy Samba' (Ia/c)
- Lilium 'Gracia'
- Lilium 'Halloween' (Ia/-)
- Lilium 'Mount Duckling' (Ia-b/b)
- Lilium 'Parasol'
