Overview
Lilium 'Snow Crystal' (Ia/b) is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Lilium, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lilium 'Snow Crystal' (Ia/b) 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 'Snow Crystal' is a cultivar of the Lilium genus, which comprises bulbous perennials with upright, columnar stems and whorled foliage. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. It is hardy in the UK (H6) and typically flowers in summer. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and as cut flowers, it should be planted in autumn with cool roots in humus-rich soil. Propagation can be achieved through seed, offsets, bulbils, or scales.
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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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 'Snow Crystal' (Ia/b) 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 'Snow Crystal' (Ia/b)
- 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 'Snow Crystal' (Ia/b)?
Lilium 'Snow Crystal' (Ia/b) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lilium 'Snow Crystal' (Ia/b) need?
Lilium 'Snow Crystal' (Ia/b) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lilium 'Snow Crystal' (Ia/b) hardy in the UK?
Lilium 'Snow Crystal' (Ia/b) 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 'Snow Crystal' (Ia/b)?
Seed, offsets, bulbils, scales.
More in the Lilium genus
- Lilium 'Barbara North' (Ic/d)
- Lilium 'Conception'
- Lilium 'Delicate Joy' (Ia/b)
- Lilium 'Easy Samba' (Ia/c)
- Lilium 'Gracia'
- Lilium 'Halloween' (Ia/-)
- Lilium 'Mount Duckling' (Ia-b/b)
- Lilium 'Parasol'
