Overview
Lilium medeoloides (IXc/d) is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Lilium, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lilium medeoloides (IXc/d) 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 medeoloides, commonly known as the oat-bulbed lily or wheel lily, is a bulbous perennial from the Liliaceae family. It features a columnar upright habit with deciduous foliage and produces terminal clusters of flowers in summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and cut flowers. Plant bulbs in autumn, ensuring cool roots and humus-rich soil for best growth.
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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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 medeoloides (IXc/d) 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 medeoloides (IXc/d)
- 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 medeoloides (IXc/d)?
Lilium medeoloides (IXc/d) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lilium medeoloides (IXc/d) need?
Lilium medeoloides (IXc/d) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lilium medeoloides (IXc/d) hardy in the UK?
Lilium medeoloides (IXc/d) 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 medeoloides (IXc/d)?
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'
