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lily [Pink Explosion]

Lilium Pink Explosion

Genus: Lilium
Family: Liliaceae

About this plant

A tall, erect, bulbous perennial reaching heights of up to 2.5m with dark green, glossy leaves and large, fragrant, trumpet-shaped pink flowers with white throats in summer

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil enriched with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter

Pruning

Cut down stems once foliage dies down

Propagation

Propagate by separating offsets after foliage dies down

Pests

May be susceptible to lily beetle, aphids and slugs; plants in pots are susceptible to vine weevil

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds and a virus; see lily diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorIndoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years