Overview
Lilium 'Planet Hollywood' is a upright bulbs in the genus Lilium, part of the Liliaceae family, with linear, lance-shaped foliage. Lilium 'Planet Hollywood' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and well-drained soils and neutral to slightly acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders and cut flowers.
About
Lilium 'Planet Hollywood' is a bulbous perennial cultivar belonging to the Lilium genus, known for its upright stems and linear, lance-shaped foliage. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, loamy soil that is neutral to slightly acidic. Suitable for borders and cut flowers, it is hardy in the UK (H5) and flowers in summer. Planting is best done in autumn, ensuring the bulbs are in humus-rich soil with moderate moisture, and propagation can be achieved through bulb division or scale propagation.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lilium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, well-drained
- Soil pH
- Neutral to slightly acidic
- Soil moisture
- Moderate
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Lilium 'Planet Hollywood' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Upright
- Foliage
- Linear, lance-shaped
- Suggested uses
- Borders, cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lilium 'Planet Hollywood'
- Propagation
- Bulb division, scale propagation
- Pest resistance
- Resistant to deer and rabbits
- Disease resistance
- Resistant to botrytis
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lilium 'Planet Hollywood'?
Lilium 'Planet Hollywood' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lilium 'Planet Hollywood' need?
Lilium 'Planet Hollywood' grows best in loam and well-drained soil. It prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil. Aim for soil that stays moderate.
Is Lilium 'Planet Hollywood' hardy in the UK?
Lilium 'Planet Hollywood' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Lilium 'Planet Hollywood'?
Bulb division, scale propagation.
More in the Lilium genus
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- Lilium 'Alpi' (Ia)
- Lilium 'Amarossi' (VIIIa-b/b-c)
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- Lilium 'Apricot Star' (VIIa/b)
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