About
Lilium mackliniae, the Manipur lily, is an upright bulbous perennial to 60 cm with slim, leafy, sometimes purple-tinged stems and narrowly lance-shaped, dark-green leaves. In summer it produces up to eight pale-pink, bell-shaped flowers to 5 cm across on each stem � a refined and rewarding lily for a sheltered, well-drained border.
About the genus
Lilium are bulbous perennials producing erect, often tall stems bearing whorled or scattered leaves and terminal racemes or umbels of bowl-shaped, trumpet-shaped, funnel-shaped or turk's cap flowers, often fragrant, in white, yellow, orange or red tones. Hardy and ornamental bulbs for borders and woodland gardens.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Chalk, Sand
Soil pHNeutral, Acid
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
ToxicityOrnamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. TOXIC to pets if eaten (cats) - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
CultivationThis is a stem-rooting species; plant at a depth of at least three times the height of the bulb. Grow in humus rich, well-drained soils improved with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter, prefers light shade but will tolerate full sun
PruningDeadhead after flowering. Cut back stems when foliage dies down
PropagationPropagate by seed or by scaling, see bulb propagation for details
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to lily beetle, aphids, slugs, thrips, leatherjackets and wireworms, as well as small mammals such as rabbits and voles
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to various fungal infections, incuding grey moulds, and virus diseases; see lily diseases for more details