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A spectacular and magnificently scented lily with a crimson petal reverse.

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Genus Lilium
Group/Species regale (Species)
Type Perennial
Common Name Trumpet lily
Border Position Border (Middle)
Bulb Size 14/16

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Soil Type Acid - Neutral
Scent Scented
Site Part Shade
Moisture Well-drained
Height 1.2m (4ft)
Spacing 8-15cm deep (3-6in), according to bulb size
Sowing, Seeds, Planting Preferably plant to 15cm (6in)depth in deep, rich well-drained soil, enriched with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter. If you have moist/boggy soil plant with plenty of grit or try planting the bulbs on their side to prevent moisture being trapped inside the bulb.
Care Tips Likes a cool root run. When planting, envelop the bulbs in sharp sand (particularly in heavy soils). Just leave them where they are from one year to the next, or plant them in a pot and sink them in the ground somewhere very prominent in the garden for lifting out of the wet and cold until the following spring. Remove seedheads unless required and cut down stems once foliage dies down. Plants may be affected by lily beetle, so keep your eyes peeled!
Flowering June - July
Vase Life When cutting, leave enough stem and foliage for photosynthesis and food storage. Strip anthers from the stamens to prevent sticky pollen.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
  • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
  • Flowers/Harvest
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Lilium regale reviews

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Reviewed 5th August 2019 by Mrs Dyson

3bulbs arrived one in very poor condition. Complained to SR and received another 3 instantly. 5 stars. However! Only 3 grew into plants so that is dire deserving of 1 star. Sorry, customer service good, product not. I am experienced allotment and garden planter

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Reviewed 4th August 2019 by Mary

Really disappointed in the lily bulbs - when they came they appeared really big and healthy so had high expectations. All three lilies grew, (but only to a height of approx 18inches) but only one bulb flowered. However, the flowers were stunning and smelt gorgeous, so I can imagine how glorious it would have been if they had all done that.Will keep fingers crossed for next year

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Reviewed 1st August 2019 by Caroline

These did very well, both in pots and in beds

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Madeleine

The lilies were a bit puny and only on has flowered.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Ms McDonnell

The bulbs looked plump and healthy but haven't yet flowered. The drought is probably to blame as my garden is too big to allow for regular watering of all beds. So probably just bad luck.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Joan

a pity I only bought another 3 bulbs to add to my existing container. next year I shall buy much more for display. a pity they don't last very long

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Christine

Only two of the six bulbs flowered, although that could have been because I bought them quite late in the season, hopefully they will do better next year.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Jane

Good healthy plant flowered well. Also had nice foliage.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Wendy

The bulbs have not appeared unfortunately

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Ed Caroline Cooper

The regales have been glorious and exceeded ones I've had before

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Maggie

Sadly only one of the lilies had a single flower and that was the sun total of my pot of lilies. Certainly won't be buying them again

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Reviewed 31st October 2018 by Barbara

Did not flower very disappointing

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Reviewed 1st October 2018 by Kathryn

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Reviewed 19th September 2018 by Lindsay

I gave these to my Mum to grow in a large pot and they were magnificent.

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Reviewed 14th September 2018 by Mrs Dix

only one of three bulbs flowered

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Reviewed 3rd September 2018 by Karin

flowers not that big this year, maybe better next year when they will be put in the ground

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Reviewed 2nd September 2018 by JEAN

These have done quite well in a pot.

Lilly Beetle

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Reviewed 12th March 2016 by David Case

Beware this plant is susceptible to Lilly Beetle and not as Monty Don said: this plant is not susceptible to Lilly Beetle. On Friday 11th March edition of Gardener's World on the BBC.

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