Disc - Many daisies are easy to grow and very free-flowering. The typical colour contrast between the disc and the surrounding rays creates a lively effect 
Floret is a small or reduced flower, especially 1 of a cluster in a composite flower - such as the florets of a sunflower (The very small flowers in a ring inside the yellow petals of 
Ivydene Gardens Bulb, Corm, Rhizome and Tuber Gallery: |
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Bulb, Corm, Rhizome or Tuber Name -
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Flower Colour with |
Flowering Form Thumbnail Mat, |
Height x Width in inches (cms) - Seed Head Thumbnail Soil Sun Aspect Soil Moisture |
Foliage Colour with Foliage Thumbnail |
Bulb Use |
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Leucocoryne
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Leucocoryne 'Andes' |
Mauve with Purple
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6 petal, umbel-shaped flower in an umbellate. Sweetly scented. |
10-14 x 4 (25-35 x 10) Well-drained Sand or potting compost, |
Grass-like green foliage varies in length from 6-12 inches. Often they are just maturing or even have died down by going yellow by the time the first flowers are seen. |
A small genus of only 12 species from the winter rainfall regions of South America. These make excellent pot plants in a frost-free greenhouse or unheated room in the house, and |
Plant in the sloping ground next to a South-facing wall in the Channel Islands or in pots in cold frame or greenhouse for the remainder of the UK. The bulbs will not tolerate frost. This plant is resistant to deer! |
Leucocoryne 'Caravelle' |
Mauve with Plum
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6 petal, umbel-shaped flower in an umbellate. Sweetly scented. |
12-16 x 4 (30-40 x 10) Well-drained Sand or potting compost, |
Grass-like green foliage varies in length from 6-12 inches. Often they are just maturing or even have died down by going yellow by the time the first flowers are seen. |
A small genus of only 12 species from the winter rainfall regions of South America. These make excellent pot plants in a frost-free greenhouse or unheated room in the house, and |
Plant in the sloping ground next to a South-facing wall in the Channel Islands or in pots in cold frame or greenhouse for the remainder of the UK. The bulbs will not tolerate frost. This plant is resistant to deer! |
I Asiatic Hybrid Lilies |
Lilies come mainly from the temperate woodlands of the Northern Hemisphere; therefore, they do not like dry heat.They are usually found growing near shrubs and other plants that shade their roots and keep the bulbs cool and moist. Lilies come in a huge variety of colors, shapes and sizes and can be grown both indoors and out. Some have strict soil requirements while others can be grown in ordinary garden soil. Lilies bloom from mid-spring to early fall depending upon the variety. Most Lilies are excellent cut flowers, each blossom often living for up to 8 days. However, when cutting for indoors, make sure to leave as much of the stem and leaves on the plant as possible in order to store food for the next year's flowers. "The most important part of any bulb is the basal plate, upon which the scales are arranged.The scales themselves are modified leaves that are used for storage. Unlike a tulip or narcissus, the bulbs of Liliums must be handled with care. When lifting and dividing, for example, it pays to take extra care, especially with the species that produce stoloniferous roots. These roots are able to form new bulbs along their length, often developing at some distance from the original planting location. Lilium Division I (Asiatic hybrids) - These are generally grown for their large, showy flowers. Each bulb will produce several flowers, held on one, sturdy flower stem, above the narrow leaves. There are three types of flowers in this division, upward facing, outward facing and pendant flower. Problems
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Yellow, red-speckled Upward-facing flowers |
June, July Clump and Erect. |
24 x 20 Well-drained Sand, Chalk. |
Green |
Particularly well suited to growing in pots as this is a very sturdy variety. |
Set amongst the beautiful Northampton-shire countryside, this 60 acre, private woodland garden (Evenley Wood Garden) offers a huge variety of plants ranging from trees, shrubs and climbers, to a wide selection of bulbs, including a substantial collection of lilies. |
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Golden yellow flowers edged in Orange-Red |
June, July |
40 x 10 (100 x 25). Well-drained Sand, Chalk. |
Narrow, lance-shaped Green |
Excellent for bedding. Cut flower. |
Lilium Division I (Asiatic hybrids) - These are generally grown for their large, showy flowers. Each bulb will produce several flowers, held on one, sturdy flower stem, above the narrow leaves. There are 3 types of flowers in this division, |
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Lilium 'Citronella' |
Black or Red-spotted, bright Yellow with recurved petals
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June, July Erect. |
Well-drained Sand, Chalk. |
Linear, spirally-arranged, Green leaves |
Excellent for bedding. Cut flower. |
This is a robust erect variety and is one of the easiest varieties to grow. |
Lilium 'Claire' |
Red
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June, July 6 petal, helmet-shaped flowers in a bunch |
24 x 10 Well-drained Sand, Chalk. |
Green |
Use for bedding. Cut flower. |
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Lilium Cote 'd'Azur' |
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6 petal, star-shaped flowers in a bunch |
40 x 20 Well-drained Sand, Chalk. |
Linear, spirally-arranged, glossy, dark Green with erect stems |
Another superb variety for planting in pots as it only gets 45-60cm (18-24”) high and has many flowers per stem. |
Upward facing variety with deep rosy-pink flowers, lightly spotted towards the centre. |
Lilium |
Yellow, Maroon spots
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6 petal, star-shaped, Upward-facing, double flowers in a bunch |
Well-drained Sand, Chalk. |
Green |
Use for bedding. Plant next to Phygelius x rectus 'Moonraker' to provide a stunning combination of Yellows. |
An unusual semi-double variety, with many attributes - the flowers are a lovely golden-yellow, very long lasting and the plants are vigorous and sturdy. Highly recommended. |
Lilium 'Gironde' |
Golden-Yellow
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6 petal, star-shaped flowers in a spike |
24-60 x 12 (60-150 x 30) Well-drained Acidic Sand. |
Green |
It is great for growing in containers and for cutting. Use for bedding. |
It is quite disease resistant |
Lilium |
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Clump. |
Well-drained Sand, Chalk. |
Clump-forming Green leaves |
Use for bedding. |
Rich vermillion red flowers which really stand out - the petals are slightly pointed and there is some spotting. Blooms in 90 days from planting |
Lilium 'Kingdom' |
White upward facing
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June, July 6 petal, helmet-shaped flowers in a spike |
38 x 18 Well-drained Acidic Sand. |
Green |
It is great for growing in containers and for cutting. Use for bedding. |
It is quite disease resistant with compact growth. |
Lilium |
Lemon-Yellow with Brown freckles, outward-facing
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Clump. |
32 x 12 Well-drained Sand, Chalk. |
Erect Green leaves |
Use for bedding. |
Bred in 1977, this is one of the few outward-facing varieties in this group. Strong stems and rich golden yellow flowers, slightly darker in the centre and lightly covered with small chocolate brown spots. |
Lilium 'Lennox' |
White
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6 petal, trumpet-shaped flowers in a spike |
30 x 12 Well-drained Sand, Chalk. |
Green |
Cut flower. |
It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. This perennial does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This plant can be propagated by multiplication of the underground bulbs. |
Lilium 'Lollypop' |
Outward-facing, bright Pink flowers with creamy-white speckled throats
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6 petal, star-shaped flowers in a spike |
32 x 12 Well-drained Sand, Chalk. |
Linear, Dark Green leaves |
Use for bedding. |
A fun, upward facing variety with creamy white flowers, with the appearance that each petal has been dipped in pink paint. Most suited to pots where the wonderful flowers can be really seen. |
Lilium 'Montreux' |
Upward-facing Dusky Pink , which does not fade or attract birds!
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Clump. |
36 x 20 Well-drained Sand, Chalk. |
Erect and Green leaves |
Use for bedding. |
Sow seed as soon as ripe in containers in cold frame, or germinate indoors under lights at 65-70ºF/18-21ºC in spring. Remove scales, offsets, or bulbets from dormant bulbs as soon as the foliage dies down, or detach stem bulbils (where these are produced) in late summer. |
Lilium |
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6 petal, helmet-shaped flowers in a spike |
38 x 18 Well-drained Acidic Sand. |
Green |
Use for bedding. |
Asiatic hybrids were derived from a species that originated in Asia. They bloom in early summer, usually flowering for over a month. Their 4- to 6-inch (10-15 cms) blossoms, which may face up, out, or down, come in shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, lavender, and white. The plants produce compact growth and range from 24 to 60 inches (60-150 cms) high. They are great for growing in containers and for cutting and are quite disease resistant. |
Lilium 'Prunotto' |
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6 petal, helmet-shaped flowers in a spike |
36 x 12 |
Dark Green |
Use for bedding. |
Asiatic lilies bloom in early summer, about 1 month before Oriental hybrids, with a different bloom style and color. |
Lilium 'Rosella's Dream' |
Cream with Pink tips
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6 petal, star-shaped flowers in a spike |
Well-drained Acidic Sand. |
Green |
Use for bedding. |
A cream with pink tips lily which is great for growing in containers and for cutting; and is quite disease resistant. |
I Dwarf Asiatic Hybrid |
Asiatic hybrids were derived from a species that originated in Asia. They bloom in early summer, usually flowering for over a month. Their 4- to 6-inch (10-15 cms) blossoms, which may face up, out, or down, come in shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, lavender, and white. The plants produce compact growth and range from 2 to 5 feet (60-150 cms) high. They are great for growing in containers and for cutting and are quite disease resistant. |
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Lilium |
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6 petal, helmet-shaped flowers in a dome |
Well-drained Acidic Sand. |
These vibrant lilies are short and sturdy, perfect for pots and flower beds. |
"On the landscaped six acre plot, over 2000 named varieties are grown spanning all nine divisions of the genus lilium, with up to 30,000 seedlings in various stages of growth." from The Lily Nook. |
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Lilium |
Large upturned
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6 petal, trumpet or star shaped flowers in a dome with no fragrance |
12-18 x 10-12 (30-45 x 25-30) Well-drained Acidic Sand , or "they can be planted in deep containers, using loam-based compost, such as John Innes Number 2. |
Butter Pixie lily, along with other dwarf Asiatic lilies, were bred for their compact growth habit in containers and offer no fragrance. The Butter Pixie is perfect for accents, |
Growing the Butter Pixie and other dwarf Asiatic lilies is quite easy. Plant the bulbs in fall or spring approximately 6 inches deep in organic rich soil. Best if planted in the ground or in containers with well draining soil in groupings of 3 or more bulbs. If planting in clay soil that will stay damp during winter, it would be best to plant the bulbs slightly higher as they do not tolerate wet or soggy soil (with a handful of sand under each bulb). After blooming, cut the stems down to no less than half for the fall and winter duration. This will allow the bulbs to absorb necessary nutrients back in for hibernation. The pixie lilies are fast multipliers and will need to be dug and divided every 3 or so years. |
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Lilium |
Upturned, Deep Crimson
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6 petal, |
14 x 8 |
Use for bedding, speciman and |
Asiatic Lilies are easy, dependable perennials that put on a great show in the early summer border. This is one of the dwarf Pixie series, bred originally for their compact habit in containers, but equally as unique and useful in the garden. Plants look their best when massed together in groups towards the front of the border, but are equally at home in the rock garden. Flowers are large, upfacing trumpets, colourful but lacking in fragrance. Excellent for cutting. The Pixie series is the perfect size for small gardens or narrow borders. |
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Lilium 'Inuvik' |
Upturned, Pure White
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6 petal, |
16-20 x 10-12 (40-50 x 25-30) |
Mid-Green |
Use for bedding, speciman and |
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Lilium |
Upturned, Tips clear Pink, Cream to Buff
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6 petal, |
16-20 x 10-12 (40-50 x 25-30) |
Use for bedding, speciman and |
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Upturned, Bright Orange
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6 petal, helmet-shaped flowers in a dome |
16-20 x 10-12 (40-50 x 25-30) |
Mid-Green |
Use for bedding, speciman and |
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II Martagon Hybrid |
Martagon lilies are classic choices for old style gardens. Perfect for the edge of treed woodlots, but as with all bulbs in such areas, protect from tunneling moles, gophers, etc., using wire cages or raised planters with hardware cloth stapled to the bottom as a barrier. |
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Lilium x marhan 'Mrs R.O. Backhouse' |
Down-facing, Golden-Orange flowers speckled with purple dots
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6 petal, helmet-shaped flowers in a dome |
Well-drained Sand, Chalk. |
Green |
Frequently used in cottage gardens along with Lilium regale, and in |
The 53 inch tall stalk is topped in June (NC) with lovely pendent, golden-orange flowers that are heavily speckled with purple dots. The buds emerge pink, and the pink color remains on the outside of the petals after opening. Moist soils and cool sites are best. |
V Longiflorum Hybrid |
Just like the Asiatic varieties we featured recently, the secret to cultivating lilies successfully is cool soil with good drainage. Choose a spot where the soil will remain cool, for example near shrubs, and ensure the flowerbed is thoroughly dug up. Lilies will struggle to grow if their soil is poor and compacted, as it will stop water from soaking down to the bulb’s deepset roots. A layer of mulch will also aid growth and assist in keeping the soil cool and moist. As long as the soil is cool, Lilium will thrive in a spot that receives light shade to full sun. The sunshine will help the foliage and flowers flourish. Be careful of exposing your potted lilies to full sun though as they prefer to be protected from direct sun and heat. |
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Lilium formo-sanum var. pricei |
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Clump. |
40 x 12 Well-drained Sand, Chalk. |
Leafy Green upright stems |
They can be forced into flower to provide good pot plants in a cool greenhouse to flower at Easter or on the patio to flower in July or August. |
A glorious lily which makes the most impressive cut flower - huge long trumpets of the cleanest white and with a wonderful scent to match. |
VI Trumpet Hybrid |
Trumpet hybrids were derived from Asiatic species. These Lilies grow from 4 to 6 feet (48-72 inches = 120-180 cms) high and produce large, 6- to 10-inch (15-25 cms) flowers in the summer. |
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Lilium |
Fragrant, Burnt-Orange
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6 petal, trumpet-shaped flowers in a dome |
60 x 12 |
Green |
It can be planted in deep containers, using loam-based compost, such as John Innes No 2 for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
An old favourite (1958) with large, peachy apricot trumpets with a rich scent. It is reliable and looks stunning in the flower border. The buds are often very dark in colour, almost purple. |
Lilium |
Downward-facing Deepest Gold with a Maroon stripe on the reverse of the petal flowers 6-8 inches long
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6 petal, trumpet-shaped flowers in a dome |
48-72 x 12 (120-180 x 30) (Space 18 inches - 45 cms). Well-drained Sand, Chalk. |
Green |
It can be planted in deep containers, using loam-based compost, such as John Innes No 2 for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
Very reliable and tough. Plant 3, 7 or 11 bulbs in clumps in the ground from December-April. |
Lilium 'Pink Perfection' |
Purple-Pink trumpet-shaped flowers with bright Orange anthers
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6 petal, trumpet-shaped flowers in a spike |
80 x 12 Well-drained Sand, Chalk. |
Narrow, Dark green leaves Choose a sunny site where the plant can catch a little afternoon shade, this will preserve the colour of the petals and the flowers will last longer. |
It can be planted in deep containers, using loam-based compost, such as John Innes No 2 for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
An excellent, showy flower that provides color, contrast and good architectural height in summer to the perennial border. Plant in groups near the patio and enjoy the fragrance when sitting outside on summer evenings. It has deep pink, heavily scented flowers. The flowers can reach up to 15cm (6”) across and there can be up to 3 dozen per stem. Goes well with Geranium himalayense 'Gravetye', Iris 'Dusky Challenger', Verbascum phoenicum 'Violetta' and Antirrhinum majus 'Black Prince'. |
Lilium 'Regale' |
Extrem-ely scented - especially at night -
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6 petal, trumpet-shaped flowers in a dome |
48-60 x 12 (120-150 x 30) |
Green |
It can be planted in deep containers, using loam-based compost, such as John Innes No 2 for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. Easy to grow in the flower border, preferring a sunny spot. Mulch in march to protect juvenile growth from frost. |
Lilies are best planted in autumn when the bulbs are still plump, but they can still be planted in spring. Between August and March, choose a sunny spot where the plant can keep its feet in the shade. Plant 15-20cm (6-8in) deep in a well-drained soil, enriched with well-rotted organic matter or leaf mould, using a marker to minimise any unnecessary disturbance. Stake with ring stakes or bamboo canes in spring before the flowers appear. Deadhead the faded blooms and cut the stems back to ground level at the end of autumn. |
VII Oriental Hybrid |
Oriental hybrids were mostly derived from Lillium auratum and Lillium speciosum. These beautiful plants range in height from 2 to 8 feet. They produce huge flowers up to a foot (1 foot = 12 inches = 30 cms) across. The pleasantly scented blossoms are borne in late summer. They are bowl-shaped with recurving petals. They come in white, pinks, deep reds, and bicolors. These are great for growing in containers, but may need staking because of their size. |
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Lilium 'Acapulco' |
Heavily-scented Paspberry-Pink with darker freckles, upward-facing and
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6 petal, funnel-shaped with recurved petals in a dome |
36 x 12 |
Lance-shaped , clump-forming, erect Green foliage |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. It tends to be leggy, with a typical clearance of 12 inches (30 cms) from the ground, and should be underplanted with lower-growing perennials. The flower stalks may require staking in exposed sites or excessively rich soils. |
Lilium 'Arena' |
Very fragrant White petals with a Yellow central band that turns into Raspberry-Red at the outer points of the petal
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6 petal, helmet-shaped flowers in a dome |
44 x 8 |
Green (24 inches - 60 cms - high in years 1 and 2, |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. Lily bulbs & bulbils are never really dormant, not even in winter, & they do not store well, so should be planted right away, usually around mid to late October. |
Cut flowers when the first flower is first opening. The flower lasts from 5-9 days in the vase. Pull the pollen sacks off when the flower opens to keep pollen from staining linens beneath the vase. If pollen should get on clothes or linens, let it dry before wiping it off. If wiped when wet, the pollen will stain. |
Lilium 'Barbaresco' |
Fragrant, upward-facing, deep reddish pink flowers with light spotting
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6 petal, star-shaped flowers in a dome |
36-48 x 7-12 (90-120 x 17.5-30) |
Green |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
May need staking. |
Lilium 'Bergamo' |
Sweetly fragrant Pink with Yellow markings
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6 petal, |
48-52 x 9-12 (120-130 x 22.5-30) |
Green |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
Forcing time is 105 days from planting to flowering. May need staking. |
Lilium |
Very dark Red, centre Green
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6 tepal, |
48-72 x 12 (120-180 x 30) |
Green |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
Fragrant, flowers (to 3 inches = 7.5 cms) have distinctively reflexed tepals with thin white edges, protruding anthers and small green centers. |
Lilium |
White, pollen orange-brown
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6 tepal, |
36-48 x 6 (90-120 x 15) |
Leaves alternate, dark Green |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
Space them at approximately 30cm (12") intervals and provide support before the flowers appear. |
Lilium 'Cobra' |
Magenta, White
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6 tepal, |
48 x 12 |
Linear, spirally-arranged, dark Green leaves. |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
A symbol of purity, refined beauty & nurturing. Official flower for 30th Wedding Anniversary & May Birthdays! Perennial in Zones 3 - 9. These bold blooms are not only gorgeous, but also fragrant and make EXCELLENT cut flowers. It survives heavy frost winters! |
Lilium |
Inside light to pale purplish pink
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6 tepal, |
42 x 6 |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
Forcing time from planting to flowers is 85 days. In spring, when lilies are at the spear stage of growth (like aspar-agus), fertilize with a complete organic fertilizer. Do not feed again for the rest of the year; excessive fertilizing can prom-ote disease and soft growth. |
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Lilium |
Yellowish-White with red or pink stripes
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6 tepal, |
14 -18 x 8 (35-45 x 20) |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
Plant 6 inches deep with sharp sand both under and above the bulb to keep slugs away. A dwarf variety, standing only 60cm tall (24"), this is a great choice for growing in pots or at the front of the border. Lovely perfume. |
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Lilium |
Pale Pink with Yellow hearts and Pink speckles
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6 tepal, |
48 x 24 |
Linear, spirally-arranged, dark Green |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
Lilium 'La Reve' was the Fresh Cut Flower of the Month in May 2007 for The Fresh Cut Flower of The Month Club. This is a great variety to grow where space may be limited and where the taller varieties may dominate too much. |
Lilium |
Reddish-Purple with White edge
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4 tepal, |
24 x 12 |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
It is great for growing in containers, but may need staking because of their size. |
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Lilium |
Deep Red, edged Yellow
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6 tepal, |
Well-drained Acidic Sand, or John Innes no. 2 for pots. |
Green |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
They will attain their full height of 10 feet (300 cms) by the end of the third year. Because they can grow to heights of over 6 feet (180 cms) from their third year on, staking is recommended so they will not fall or blow over. Orienpet lilies are cross bred between Oriental and Trumpet lilies making them extremely fragrant and much taller than any other lilies. |
Lilium 'Siberia' |
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6 tepal, bowl-shaped flowers in a dome and very scented |
48 x 16 |
Lance-shaped Green |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
Probably the best white Oriental Lily available. |
Lilium 'Starfighter' |
Purplish-Red, White tips and edges
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6 tepal, bowl-shaped flowers in a dome and scented |
36 -41 x 24 (90-102.5 x 60) |
Mid-Green, leaves alternate |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
A fantastic new introduction, beautifully scented carmine-pink flowers edged with pure white. The outward-facing flowers have deeper red spots towards the centre. |
Lilium |
Red with dark spots
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6 tepal, star-shaped flowers in a dome and superbly scented |
60 x 12-16 |
Stargazer lilies work well with other summer flowering bulbs such as dahlias, gladiolus and peonies. |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
For patio or container gardens, add 3 Stargazer lilies to a container in the early spring, placing them 5" inches (12.5 cms) below the surface. In May add a layer of Proven Winners annuals, mulch, fertilize with an organic liquid kelp fertilizer and enjoy. Mid summer the oriental lilies will push through the annuals and put on a spectacular show. |
Lilium |
Deep Pink
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6 tepal, trumpet-shaped flowers in a spike with a light scent to tickle the nose. |
48 x 18 |
Green |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
This Oriental-Trumpet mixes beautifully with yellow, soft pink and medium rose tones for elegance in the garden. |
VIII Miscellaneous |
Miscellaneous hybrids are any hybrids that do not fall into any other division. Orienpet lilies tend to have large, broad, trumpet-shaped flowers with a strong sweet fragrance. Once they have flowered they will not bloom again until the following year, so be sure to plant them with ornamentals that look great later in the season. This lily prefers full to partial sun and neutral, well-drained, humus-rich soil. They grow from scaled bulbs that are easily planted. The typical depth is 8 inches (20 cms) for orienpets. |
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Lilium |
Yellow, pale Yellow
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6 tepal, |
44 x 18 |
Spirally-arrangedGreen alternate leaves |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
I know a lot of gardeners shy away from using yellow, but these pale tones make wonderful companions for blue and purple flowers. It makes a great cut flower because of its long, straight stems and numerous buds. Probably best suited to pot culture. |
Lilium |
Red -Orange with Lemon-Yellow edges
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6 tepal, |
36-48 x 12-24 (90-120 x 30-60) |
Green |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
The colorful ‘Red Dutch’ bears huge, fragrant, outward facing, red-orange blooms with lemon yellow edges. It is ideal for perennial borders, large containers and cutting gardens. |
Lilium 'Triumphator' |
Purplish-Red, White tips
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6 tepal, |
40 x 16 |
Spirally-arranged Green alternate leaves |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
Quite unusual, long creamy white trumpets, with deep pink flush in the throat. |
IX Species Lilies |
The Wild species are natives to North America, Europe, and Asia. Wild species are the kind that still occur growing in the wild and which haven't yet been affected by hybridization. Lilium auratum (Gold-banded Lily) is one of the most beautiful of the wild species. It bears up to thirty-five, star-shaped, highly aromatic flowers per stem, usually in August and sometimes in September. The large flowers can reach a diameter of 10 to 12 inches (25-30 cms). They are white with a golden-yellow stripe down the center and numerous tiny red speckles. Lilium lancifolium (Tiger Lily) is a well-known native of Japan and China. Its flowers are borne in late summer atop 4- to 5-foot (48-60 inches = 120-150 cms) stems. They consist of reflexed, bright red or orange-red petals covered with little speckles. An interesting characteristic of this flower is that bulbils appear in the leaf axils. This Lily has a played an important part in the development of the Asiatic hybrids and other lilies. |
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Lilium auratum |
White, Gold bands
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August, September |
60 x 12 |
Green |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
Larger bulbs will give 3-5 buds per plant. They make a great cut flower. Cut flowers when the first flower is first opening. Best in pots but will take some shade. By nature a woodland edge plant in volcanic soils. |
Lilium cernuum A smaller turks-cap species, Named cernuum for its nodding flowers. |
Pale Pink, Carmine
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6 petal, |
Well-drained Acidic Sand (Lime-tolerant), or John Innes no. 2 for pots. Roots in the shade, flowers in the Full Sun. Moist |
Narrow Green leaves |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
Early to mid autumn is the best time to plant out the bulbs in cool temperate areas, in warmer areas they can be planted out as late as late autumn. The plants are short lived in cultivation. The plant is well suited to growing at the foot of a rock garden. The flowers are sweetly scented. The plant should be protected against rabbits and slugs in early spring. If the shoot tip is eaten out the bulb will not grow in that year and will lose vigour. |
Lilium duchartrei |
White, Purple veins
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6 petal, |
20-60 x 16 (50-150 x 40) |
Narrow Green leaves |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
An elegant and easily cultivated species, found at medium to high altitudes in south-western China, growing in forest margins and moist hillsides, even marshy ground. Emerging from small scaly bulbs which produce plentiful offsets when happy, with stems 50-150cm tall carrying narrow grassy leaves crowned by an inflorescence of 1-12 scented turk's-cap flowers, white with speckling of wine-red. For a moist humus rich soil in shade, where it can form a colony. |
Lilium formosanum |
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6 petal, |
24-60 x 24-36 (50-150 x 60-90) |
Narrow, lance-shaped Green. Mulch well with composted manures or compost and shredded bark to keep the roots cool and add humus to the soil. |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
Native habitat is "Grassy slopes, seashores; near sea level to 3500 m. Taiwan. |
Lilium formosanum |
Long-tubed, White
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August, September, |
12-18 x 8 (30-45 x 20) |
Green |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
This short variety is reliably hardy even in northern New England, but seems to be short-lived, lasting 2-3 years then dying out, but not to worry, typically a few seedlings show up. |
Lilium hansonii Native to Korea |
Yellow-Orange with Chestnut spotting
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6 petal, |
12-48 x 20 (30-120 x 50) |
Dense whorls of lance-shaped, mid-to-dark Green leaves |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
It does not suffer late spring frosts well and when hit by a late frost, it will take a couple years to recover. It grows fairly easily in most well drained soils, including those with lime. It does like to be planted deep in partial shade. Plant 3, 7 or 11 bulbs in clumps in the ground from December-April. |
Lilium henryi |
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6 petal, |
120 x 12 |
Green. |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
As a stem rooting type of lily, the bulbs need to be planted at a depth of at least 3 times the bulb height.The flowers are tough, which will grow just about anywhere except the most acid of gardens. Grow in neutral to alkaline soil in a partially shaded spot, such as under trees. |
Lilium leichtilinii |
Yellow, Purple spots
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6 petal, |
20-80 x 12 (50-200 x 30) |
Narrowly lanceolate, up to 6 inches long, Green |
Use at back of border. |
Requires sufficient drainage. |
Lilium martagon |
Pink-Purple,
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6 petal, |
40-80 x 20 (100-200 x 50) |
Green |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
Grows in any fertile, well drained soil in sun or partial shade. It thrives in sub-alpine meadows, woods or scrubs up to 7,000feet (210,000 cms) above sea level and tolerates all soils, though it prefers neutral to alkaline conditions. |
Lilium nepalense |
Lime-Green,
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6 petal, |
36 -54 x 16 (90-135 x 40) |
Green |
It can be planted in deep containers for use in a cool greenhouse. |
Between 1 and 3 flowers are normally produced. Best grown in a cool greenhouse and give it plenty of root space as they like to travel. Normally unscented, you will also find that these spectacular downward-facing blooms are perfect for flower arranging as they can last for days once cut. |
Lilium pardalinum |
Red-Orange,
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80-98 x 24 (200-295 x 30) |
It can be planted in deep containers for use in a cool greenhouse. |
This species likes a moist soil in sun or partial shade; it will tolerate some lime in the soil. An American native - within woodlands - that bears up to 10 orange-red turk’s caps, the petals are covered in large, maroon spots. |
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Lilium pumilum Named pumilum for its small size, compared to other lilies. |
Red with Black spots
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June, July 6 petal, |
8-28 x 12 (20-70 x 30) |
Thin and narrow, 4 inch long, Green leaves |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
TIt lasts long as a cut flower. The bulbs thrive in any well-drained soil and are equally at home in the rock garden. This species is an exciting edition to summer containers. Does not like lime but otherwise will grow quite happily outdoors. It may be short lived in cultivation, but tends to last longest in well-drained soils. |
Lilium superbum |
Yellow to Orange with brownish purple dots
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6 petal, |
36-84 x 5-9 (90-210 x 12.5-22.5) |
Green |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
Does best in a rich, damp soil with plenty of humus. If possible, plant in an area with morning sun and afternoon shade, such as the east side of a house. Habitats include moist meadows in woodland areas, open woodlands and young flatwoods, thickets, and areas along lakes. |
Lilium wallichianum |
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6 petal, |
48 x 12 |
Narrow, green leaves |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
It is one of the last lilies to flower and therefore should be grown in a large pot or in cool greenhouse where it can be protected from frosts. |
Unspecified Lilies |
Lilies like their roots kept cool so a good mulch or ground covers to shade the soil is a good idea. One way I have planted them was at the base of a Weigelia shrub. When the shrub flowered in May the branches would weep from the flower's weight. Later; as the lilies came up through the branches, the branches supported the taller lilies while shading their bases. |
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Lilium lancifolium |
Deep Orange-Red with
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6 petal, |
80 x 12 |
Green |
It can be planted in deep containers for use in a cool greenhouse. |
The number of flowers borne does vary but it is reliable and remarkably tough. It thrives in a moist acid soil but will grow in alkaline soils as well. An easy to grow species from Asia. |
Lilium speciosum |
Dark Crimson-Red with White edge and spotted
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6 petal, |
42 x 12 Well-drained Acidic Sand, or John Innes no. 2 for pots. Roots in the shade, flowers in the Full Sun or Part Shade from trees or shrubs. |
Dark Green |
It can be planted in deep containers for use in a cool greenhouse. These lilies can't cope with lime or chalky soil, so it is essential to grow them either in acid soil or in pots filled with ericaceous compost. The lily is attractive to wildlife, although gardeners should be aware that these lilies are also highly poisonous to domestic cats. |
When planting, each bulb should be surrounded with a little sharp sand both under and above the bulb to keep slugs away and to ward off excessive wetness. As most liliums are stem rooting we strongly recommend you plant at 15cm deep. They give a much better display when planted in clumps of 3, 6 or 12 bulbs (45cm apart). Lilium bulbs will greatly appreciate the shelter of low growing shrubs or other plants near their roots. In active growth, apply water freely and it is advised that every two weeks you apply a high potash liquid fertilizer. Deadhead after flowering and let the stems die back before cutting them back to the ground. Prompt deadheading ensures a vigorous growth the following year |
Lilium |
Yellowish-White with light Yellow midveins and Red-brown speckles
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Jul 6 tepal, |
Well-drained Acidic Sand, or John Innes no. 2 for pots. Roots in the shade, flow-ers in the Full Sun. Moist |
Mid-Green, alternate leaves |
It can be planted in deep containers for use on the patio or cool greenhouse. |
Lilies like their roots kept cool so a good mulch or ground covers to shade the soil is a good idea. One way I have planted them was at the base of a Weigelia shrub. When the shrub flowered in May the branches would weep from the flower's weight. Later; as the lilies came up through the branches, the branches supported the taller lilies while shading their bases. |
How to Force Lilies to Bloom
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There are 720 roses in the Rose Galleries; many of which have the above series of pictures in their respective Rose Description Page. So one might avoid the disappointment that the 2 elephants had when their trunks were entwined instead of them each carrying their trunk using their own trunk, and your disappointment of buying a rose to discover that the colour you bought it for is only the case when it has its juvenile flowers; if you look at all the photos of the roses in the respective Rose Description Page!!!! |
Starting in February 2023 all the bulbs compared in this gallery of BULB PLANT GALLERY are being copied to the PERENNIAL - EVERGREEN GALLERY comparison pages with Bulb and their use added to the text box below the thumbnail. The PERENNIAL - EVERGREEN GALLERY will eventually compare every plant in this website in its respective colour and month(s) - it has the same heights as in the BULB PLANT GALLERY with this addition Black = |
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Flower Colour in Month(s). Use Pest Control using Plants to provide a Companion Plant to aid your selected bulb or deter its pests |
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