Exotic, showy, apricot-orange trumpet shaped blooms, brownish-purple on the outside. Max Height 1.4m. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers July to August to September. Full sun. Protect from frost. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Lilium African Queen Group (VIa)
Exotic, showy, apricot-orange trumpet shaped blooms, brownish-purple on the outside
Category: Bulbs
Additional information
Generic | Lilium |
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Species | |
Varietry | African Queen Group (VIa) |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | orange, purple |
Soil | Fertile, Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 1.4m |
Family | Liliaceae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Erect |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | July, August, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Protect from frost |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Mulch to keep roots cool, Dead head regularly, Lift and store frost free |
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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