Overview
Lilium leucanthum var. centifolium (IXb-c/a) is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Lilium, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lilium leucanthum var. centifolium (IXb-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 leucanthum var. centifolium, known as the moonbeam lily, is a bulbous perennial from the Liliaceae family. This cultivar features a columnar upright habit with deciduous foliage and thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil and is hardy to UK zone H6. Flowering in summer, it suits cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and beds, and is also valued for cut flowers. Plant bulbs in autumn in humus-rich soil, ensuring cool roots, and propagate 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.
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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 leucanthum var. centifolium (IXb-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 leucanthum var. centifolium (IXb-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 leucanthum var. centifolium (IXb-c/a)?
Lilium leucanthum var. centifolium (IXb-c/a) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lilium leucanthum var. centifolium (IXb-c/a) need?
Lilium leucanthum var. centifolium (IXb-c/a) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lilium leucanthum var. centifolium (IXb-c/a) hardy in the UK?
Lilium leucanthum var. centifolium (IXb-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 leucanthum var. centifolium (IXb-c/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'
