Overview
Lilium 'Lucky One' is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Lilium, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lilium 'Lucky One' 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 'Lucky One' is a bulbous herbaceous perennial in the Liliaceae with a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. It produces summer flowers from June to August. Plant in a south-facing, sheltered spot with well-drained loam of neutral pH. Suited to borders and for cutting, its upright stems give clear vertical structure in a bed.
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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In the garden
Lilium 'Lucky One' is a bulb-forming herbaceous perennial within the lily family, carrying a columnar upright habit that holds its flowering stems clear above the foliage. Flowering runs from June to August, supplying summer blooms on erect stems while the leaves remain deciduous and die back after the season. Locate bulbs in full sun on loam with a neutral pH and reliable drainage; a south-facing, sheltered position reduces wind damage to the tall stems. The hardiness rating H6 means the plant is very hardy in UK gardens and will survive typical winter conditions without special winter protection. Keep soil free-draining to avoid bulb rot and avoid exposed, windy sites where stems could shred. Use Lilium 'Lucky One' where upright form is needed: at the back of mixed borders, in informal cottage arrangements, or planted for cut flowers. The columnar stems slot neatly between lower perennials and give long stems suitable for vases. After flowering, allow the foliage to die back naturally so the bulb can replenish for the following season.
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 'Lucky One' 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 'Lucky One'
- 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 'Lucky One'?
Lilium 'Lucky One' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lilium 'Lucky One' need?
Lilium 'Lucky One' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lilium 'Lucky One' hardy in the UK?
Lilium 'Lucky One' 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 'Lucky One'?
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'
