Overview
Lilium 'Nova Zembla' is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Lilium, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lilium 'Nova Zembla' 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 'Nova Zembla' is a cultivar of the Lilium genus, which comprises bulbous perennial plants with upright, columnar stems and deciduous foliage. This cultivar produces terminal clusters of flowers during summer and thrives best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil and is hardy in the UK (H6). Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and as cut flowers, it should be planted in autumn in humus-rich soil, ensuring the roots remain cool.
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 'Nova Zembla' 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 'Nova Zembla'
- 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 'Nova Zembla'?
Lilium 'Nova Zembla' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lilium 'Nova Zembla' need?
Lilium 'Nova Zembla' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lilium 'Nova Zembla' hardy in the UK?
Lilium 'Nova Zembla' 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 'Nova Zembla'?
Seed, offsets, bulbils, scales.
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