Lilium nepalense (IXc/a)
lily of Nepal
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
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red Green Yellow White | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Potentially harmful
- Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Lilium are bulbous perennials with erect stems bearing whorled or spirally arranged leaves and terminal racemes or umbels of bowl-shaped, trumpet-shaped, funnel-shaped or turks cap shaped flowers, often fragrant, and white, yellow, orange or red
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Himalaya to Thailand
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in containers of ericaceous compost in a frost-free greenhouse, moving to a sheltered, semi-shaded position outdoors for the summer
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown in warmth when ripe, or separate offsets after the foliage dies down
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to lily beetle, aphids, slugs, snails, Thrips, leatherjackets, and wireworms, and to damage by rabbits and voles; plants in containers may be susceptible to vine weevil
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds and a virus; see lily diseases
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