Thomson's lily

Plant 10-15cm deep in autumn. Outdoors plant in deep, humus-rich, moist but well drained soil in a sunny position. Provide protection during severe or prolonged frosts. Under glass plant in large containers of loamless potting compost with added leaf mould and sharp sand in bright, filtered light.

Deadhead after flowering and allow foliage to die down naturally

Propagate by seed, or by separating bulblets in autumn

Susceptible to slugs and snails

Generally disease free