About
A bulbous perennial to 130cm tall bearing large, scented, funnel-shaped greenish-white flowers to 35cm in diameter, with a prominent, deep-crimson central blotch.
About the genus
Lilium are bulbous perennials with erect stems bearing whorled or spirally arranged leaves and terminal racemes or umbels of bowl-shaped, trumpet-shaped, funnel-shaped or turks cap shaped flowers, often fragrant, and white, yellow, orange or red
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants
ToxicityOrnamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. TOXIC to pets if eaten (cats) - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well-drained soil enriched with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter; ideal in patio pots, see growing lilies in containers for further information
PruningRemove seedheads unless required and cut down stems once foliage dies down
PropagationPropagate by separating offsets after the foliage dies down; see bulb propagation
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to lily beetle, aphids and slugs; plants in pots are vulnerable to vine weevil
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to grey moulds and a virus. For further advice, see lily diseases