Overview
Lilium 'Peach Butterflies' (Ic/d) is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Lilium, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lilium 'Peach Butterflies' (Ic/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 'Peach Butterflies' is a cultivar of the Lilium genus, which comprises bulbous perennial plants with upright, columnar stems and whorled or spirally arranged foliage. This deciduous lily thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring well-drained, neutral loam soil. It flowers in summer, producing terminal clusters of blooms typical of the genus. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and as cut flowers, it requires planting bulbs in autumn and benefits from cool roots in humus-rich soil. It is hardy in the UK to H6.
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 'Peach Butterflies' (Ic/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 'Peach Butterflies' (Ic/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 'Peach Butterflies' (Ic/d)?
Lilium 'Peach Butterflies' (Ic/d) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lilium 'Peach Butterflies' (Ic/d) need?
Lilium 'Peach Butterflies' (Ic/d) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lilium 'Peach Butterflies' (Ic/d) hardy in the UK?
Lilium 'Peach Butterflies' (Ic/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 'Peach Butterflies' (Ic/d)?
Seed, offsets, bulbils, scales.
More in the Lilium genus
- Lilium 'Aladdin' (Ia/b)
- Lilium 'Alpi' (Ia)
- Lilium 'Amarossi' (VIIIa-b/b-c)
- Lilium 'Amistad'PBR (VIIa/b)
- Lilium 'Apricot Star' (VIIa/b)
- Lilium 'Aquilla'
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- Lilium 'Aubisque'PBR