Nankeen Lily. Exotic, turkscap, apricot-orange blooms. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Additional information
Generic | Lilium |
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Species | x testaceum |
Varietry | (IX) |
Common Name | Nankeen Lily |
Flower Colour | orange |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 1.2m |
Family | Liliaceae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Erect |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Mulch to keep roots cool, Dead head regularly |
Border | Border, Cut flower |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Mice, Aphids, Lily beetles, Slugs and snails, Viruses |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Mulch, Feed, Cut back in winter |
Propagation | Division, Seed |
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