Overview
Lilium 'Little Kiss' (Ia/d) is a upright bulbs in the genus Lilium, part of the Liliaceae family, with linear, lance-shaped foliage. Lilium 'Little Kiss' (Ia/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 'Little Kiss' is a bulbous perennial cultivar within the Lilium genus, known for its upright stems and linear, lance-shaped foliage. This cultivar thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position with well-drained, loamy soil that is neutral to slightly acidic. Suitable for borders and cut flowers, it flowers in summer and benefits from planting bulbs in autumn. Lilium 'Little Kiss' requires moderate soil moisture and is hardy in the UK (H5). Propagation is typically by 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 'Little Kiss' (Ia/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 'Little Kiss' (Ia/d)
- 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 'Little Kiss' (Ia/d)?
Lilium 'Little Kiss' (Ia/d) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lilium 'Little Kiss' (Ia/d) need?
Lilium 'Little Kiss' (Ia/d) grows best in loam and well-drained soil. It prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil. Aim for soil that stays moderate.
Is Lilium 'Little Kiss' (Ia/d) hardy in the UK?
Lilium 'Little Kiss' (Ia/d) 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 'Little Kiss' (Ia/d)?
Bulb division, scale propagation.
More in the Lilium genus
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