Lilium 'Pink Flight' (Ic/b-c) (lily 'Pink Flight') — Upright, clump-forming

Overview

Lilium 'Pink Flight' (Ic/b-c) is a upright, clump-forming bulbs in the genus Lilium, part of the Liliaceae family, with linear, dark green foliage. Lilium 'Pink Flight' (Ic/b-c) grows best in full sun to partial shade, and tolerates well-drained and fertile soils and slightly acidic to neutral (ph 6.0-7.0) pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders, containers and cut flowers.

About

Lilium 'Pink Flight' (Ic/b-c) is a bulbous, upright, clump-forming perennial in the lily family with linear, dark green foliage. It bears its flowers in mid-summer, flowering from June to August. Plant in a south-facing, sheltered spot where it receives full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil of slightly acidic to neutral pH. It is rated H6, so it remains very hardy through typical UK winters.

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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In the garden

A member of the genus Lilium and the family Liliaceae, Lilium 'Pink Flight' (Ic/b-c) grows from bulbs to form upright clumps with linear, dark green leaves. Flowering runs from June to August, providing a clear mid-summer display suitable for cutting. No native range is stated for this cultivar here; treat the plant as a bulbous perennial that returns from underground storage each season. Choose a south-facing, sheltered position and give the bulbs full sun to partial shade. The plant prefers fertile, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0–7.0) and likes to remain moist yet free-draining; avoid waterlogging. In UK terms it is H6 — very hardy — so it withstands winter conditions in most garden situations when sited as above. Use Lilium 'Pink Flight' in mixed borders where upright stems add vertical height, in suitably sized containers, or as a source of cut flowers during its June–August season. Linear dark-green foliage keeps the clump tidy beneath the flower stems, and the timing of the blooms makes it a dependable option for mid-summer cutting and display.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Lilium

Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil type: Well-drained, fertile
Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0-7.0)
Soil moisture: Moist, free-draining
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Lilium 'Pink Flight' (Ic/b-c) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Bulbs, Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Foliage: Linear, dark green
Suggested uses: Borders, containers, cut flowers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Lilium 'Pink Flight' (Ic/b-c)

Propagation: Bulb division, bulbils
Pest resistance: Resistant to lily beetle
Disease resistance: Resistant to lily diseases

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Lilium 'Pink Flight' (Ic/b-c)?

Lilium 'Pink Flight' (Ic/b-c) prefers full sun to partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Lilium 'Pink Flight' (Ic/b-c) need?

Lilium 'Pink Flight' (Ic/b-c) grows best in well-drained and fertile soil. It prefers slightly acidic to neutral (ph 6.0-7.0) soil. Aim for soil that stays moist to free-draining.