lily 'The Torch'

Plant bulbs in autumn, 15cm deep, in moist but well-drained soil enriched with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter, in a sheltered position, with the base of the plant in shade, for example from ground-cover plants, and the rest of the plant in full sun or partial shade; for more advice, see growing lilies in containers

No pruning required

Propagate by division: detach offset bulblets when the leaves die down and plants become dormant, and pot them on

May be affected by lily beetle, aphids, slugs, snails, thrips, leatherjackets, and wireworms, and by rabbits and voles; plants in containers may be affected by vine weevil

May be affected by lily disease, other fungal diseases, and virus diseases; for more advice, see lily diseases