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maiden lily

Lilium rubellum (IXb/a)

Fragrant

Genus: Lilium
Family: Liliaceae

About this plant

L. rubellum is a bulbous perennial to 80cm tall with narrowly oval leaves. Up to nine, scented, broadly funnel-shaped flowers with gently flaring, pale pink petals are borne on upright stems in early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Deadhead after flowering and allow foliage to die down naturally

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown, when ripe, in containers in a cold frame or separate offsets after the foliage dies down

Pests

May be affected by lily beetle, aphids and slugs; plants in pots can get vine weevil

Diseases

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

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryIndoor

Season of Interest

Summer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years