Overview
Lilium 'Pink Dwarf' (Ia-b/bd) is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Lilium, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lilium 'Pink Dwarf' (Ia-b/bd) 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 'Pink Dwarf' is a cultivar of the Lilium genus, which comprises bulbous perennials with upright, columnar stems and deciduous foliage. This cultivar produces terminal clusters of flowers during summer and thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil and is hardy in UK conditions (H6). Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and as cut flowers, it should be planted in autumn in humus-rich soil with cool roots for optimal growth.
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 'Pink Dwarf' (Ia-b/bd) 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 'Pink Dwarf' (Ia-b/bd)
- 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 'Pink Dwarf' (Ia-b/bd)?
Lilium 'Pink Dwarf' (Ia-b/bd) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lilium 'Pink Dwarf' (Ia-b/bd) need?
Lilium 'Pink Dwarf' (Ia-b/bd) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lilium 'Pink Dwarf' (Ia-b/bd) hardy in the UK?
Lilium 'Pink Dwarf' (Ia-b/bd) 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 'Pink Dwarf' (Ia-b/bd)?
Seed, offsets, bulbils, scales.
More in the Lilium genus
- Lilium 'Aladdin' (Ia/b)
- Lilium 'Alpi' (Ia)
- Lilium 'Amarossi' (VIIIa-b/b-c)
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- Lilium 'Apricot Star' (VIIa/b)
- Lilium 'Aquilla'
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- Lilium 'Aubisque'PBR