How to plant and grow lilies
A quick-glance guide on how to grow and care for lilies, both in pots and in the ground.
3 bulbs 261379-3 | £8.50 |
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6 bulbs 261379-6 | £16.50 |
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My favourite of all the Martagon type, Turk’s cap lilies in the richest, deepest crimson. This variety will hold court over its dappled shady corner for a good 4-6 weeks. We had it in the Oast Garden with Eremurus, which you can see here in the background. They were both truly regal.
Genus | Lilium |
Group/Species | martagon |
Variety | Claude Shride |
Type | Hardy Perennial Bulb |
Common Name | Martagon Lily |
Border Position | Middle |
Bulb Size |
14/16 For more info on bulb sizes, click here. |
Soil Type | Acid, Alkaline, Chalky, Clay, Fertile, Neutral, Sandy |
Scent | Unscented |
Site | Part Shade, Shade |
Moisture | Moist but Well-drained |
Height | 1.2m (4ft) |
Spacing | 25cm (10in) |
Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Preferably plant in any well-drained soil, enriched with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter. |
Care Tips | 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 | May - June |
Harvesting | Flower production: 2 months |
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A quick-glance guide on how to grow and care for lilies, both in pots and in the ground.
Bulb Delivery - When in stock, please allow 3-4 working days for despatch.
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Lilium 'Claude Shride' (Martagon) reviews
Reviewed Yesterday by Rachael Good quality bulbs , can't wait to see the flowers, thank you |
Reviewed 28th December 2020 by Catherine Prompt delivery of excellent bulbs - I am delighted. |