Overview
Lilium 'Perle der Karibik' (Ic/b-d) is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Lilium, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lilium 'Perle der Karibik' (Ic/b-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 'Perle der Karibik' is a cultivar of the Lilium genus, which comprises bulbous perennials with upright, columnar stems and whorled or spirally arranged foliage. This deciduous plant produces terminal clusters of flowers during summer and thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered site with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and as cut flowers, it requires planting bulbs in autumn in humus-rich soil, ensuring the roots remain cool. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be propagated by seed, offsets, bulbils, or scales.
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 'Perle der Karibik' (Ic/b-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 'Perle der Karibik' (Ic/b-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 'Perle der Karibik' (Ic/b-d)?
Lilium 'Perle der Karibik' (Ic/b-d) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lilium 'Perle der Karibik' (Ic/b-d) need?
Lilium 'Perle der Karibik' (Ic/b-d) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lilium 'Perle der Karibik' (Ic/b-d) hardy in the UK?
Lilium 'Perle der Karibik' (Ic/b-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 'Perle der Karibik' (Ic/b-d)?
Seed, offsets, bulbils, scales.
More in the Lilium genus
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- Lilium 'Amarossi' (VIIIa-b/b-c)
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