Lilium speciosum var. rubrum 'Uchida'

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The last lily to flower in my garden, with a nice soft scent, coming back reliably for over ten years. More
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The last lily to flower in my garden, with a nice soft scent, coming back reliably for over 10 years.

Genus Lilium
Group/Species speciosum var. rubrum (Species)
Variety Uchida
Type Perennial
Border Position Border (Middle)
Bulb Size 16/18

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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 August - September
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 speciosum var. rubrum 'Uchida' reviews

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Reviewed 29th September 2019 by Amanda

Healthy bulbs. Protect from slugs as they love this variety. Lovely flower can't wait till next year when they are more established.

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Reviewed 4th August 2019 by Terry

excellent quality and service

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Jane

I already have put what happened to these.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Joanne

The bulbs were a good size and grew away strongly. The resulting plants are multi-stemmed and are just about to flower (end of July). I have planted these lilies direct into the ground once they had grown on in a pot, and are healthy plants.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Charmaine

Bulbs looked OK, but having followed instructions for planting so carefully I am disappointed in the poor show of flowers- not a happy customer!

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Reviewed 3rd October 2018 by Ian

All three bulbs grew well and flowered beautifully, so I have ordered more bulbs from you this Autumn. The packaging was good too.

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Reviewed 3rd October 2018 by Brenda

Slow to appear but have flowered and hoping for better next year.

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Reviewed 12th September 2018 by Lynda

Great packaging, v healthy looking plant brilliantly packed.

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Reviewed 2nd September 2018 by Mrs McMillan

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Reviewed 31st August 2018 by Mrs Jones

beautiful lilies. Really pleased

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