Overview
Lilium 'Lotus Pure' (VIIa/b) is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Lilium, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lilium 'Lotus Pure' (VIIa/b) 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 'Lotus Pure' is a columnar upright cultivar of the Lilium genus, which comprises bulbous perennials with upright stems and whorled or spirally arranged leaves. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. It is hardy in the UK (H6) and flowers in summer, making it suitable for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and as cut flowers. Bulbs should be planted in autumn in humus-rich soil, with most lilies preferring sun above and cool roots below.
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 'Lotus Pure' (VIIa/b) 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 'Lotus Pure' (VIIa/b)
- 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 'Lotus Pure' (VIIa/b)?
Lilium 'Lotus Pure' (VIIa/b) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lilium 'Lotus Pure' (VIIa/b) need?
Lilium 'Lotus Pure' (VIIa/b) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lilium 'Lotus Pure' (VIIa/b) hardy in the UK?
Lilium 'Lotus Pure' (VIIa/b) 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 'Lotus Pure' (VIIa/b)?
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'
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- Lilium 'Aubisque'PBR