Overview
Lilium 'Yellow Planet' (VIb-a/a) is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Lilium, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lilium 'Yellow Planet' (VIb-a/a) 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 'Yellow Planet' (VIb-a/a) is an upright, bulbous lily with a columnar habit and deciduous foliage. It flowers from June to August. Plant it into a well-drained loam in a south-facing, sheltered spot in full sun. It is a herbaceous perennial (family Liliaceae) suited to cutting and border use.
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 named selection of Lilium, Lilium 'Yellow Planet' (VIb-a/a) grows from bulbs into a tall, columnar upright plant with deciduous leaves. As a member of the Liliaceae and a herbaceous perennial, it produces its flowering stems reliably between June and August, making it a summer-flowering option for herbaceous borders and informal plantings. Site choice matters: position the bulbs where they receive full sun on a south-facing aspect but are protected from strong winds, since the habit is columnar and benefits from a sheltered exposure. It prefers a loam soil of neutral pH that drains freely; avoid waterlogged planting sites. The hardiness rating H6 denotes very hardy, so it will tolerate typical UK winter conditions when established. Use Lilium 'Yellow Planet' (VIb-a/a) towards the back of a mixed border or in informal cottage-style beds where its vertical stems add height without spreading across lower plants. It is also suitable for cutting; stems from June to August provide seasonal flowers for arrangements. Combine with mid-height perennials and grasses that will not obstruct the upright stems but will soften the base once foliage dies back in autumn.
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 'Yellow Planet' (VIb-a/a) 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 'Yellow Planet' (VIb-a/a)
- 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 'Yellow Planet' (VIb-a/a)?
Lilium 'Yellow Planet' (VIb-a/a) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lilium 'Yellow Planet' (VIb-a/a) need?
Lilium 'Yellow Planet' (VIb-a/a) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lilium 'Yellow Planet' (VIb-a/a) hardy in the UK?
Lilium 'Yellow Planet' (VIb-a/a) 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 'Yellow Planet' (VIb-a/a)?
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'
