Overview
Lilium 'Mandalay Bay'PBR is a upright bulbs in the genus Lilium, part of the Liliaceae family, with linear, lance-shaped foliage. Lilium 'Mandalay Bay'PBR 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 'Mandalay Bay' 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 as cut flowers, it blooms in summer and requires moderate soil moisture. It is hardy in the UK to H5 and should be planted in autumn with cool roots in humus-rich soil. Propagation is achieved through 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 'Mandalay Bay'PBR 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 'Mandalay Bay'PBR
- 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 'Mandalay Bay'PBR?
Lilium 'Mandalay Bay'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lilium 'Mandalay Bay'PBR need?
Lilium 'Mandalay Bay'PBR grows best in loam and well-drained soil. It prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil. Aim for soil that stays moderate.
Is Lilium 'Mandalay Bay'PBR hardy in the UK?
Lilium 'Mandalay Bay'PBR 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 'Mandalay Bay'PBR?
Bulb division, scale propagation.
More in the Lilium genus
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- Lilium 'Amarossi' (VIIIa-b/b-c)
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