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lily of Nepal

Lilium nepalense (IXc/a)

Genus: Lilium
Family: Liliaceae

About this plant

L. nepalense is a stem-rooting lily with rhizomatous bulbs, upright or arching stems, and scattered deep green leaves. The unscented or unpleasantly scented, funnel-shapedflowers, produced in early to mid-summer, are white, greenish or yellow in bud, opening to reveal a maroon centre

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

Loam

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in containers of ericaceous compost in a frost-free greenhouse, moving to a sheltered, semi-shaded position outdoors for the summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in warmth when ripe, or separate offsets after the foliage dies down

Pests

May be affected by lily beetle, aphids and slugs

Diseases

Grey moulds and a virus may cause problems. See lily diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerCottage Informal

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years