Lilium chalcedonicum (IXb-c/d)
Chalcedonian lily
L. chalcedonicum is a summer-flowering bulb to 1.5m tall with lance-shaped, spirally-arranged leaves; the lowers leaves spreading whilst the upper ones are smaller and held closer to the stem. Upright stems bear up to 12 turk's cap-shaped, slightly-scented , reddish-orange, recurved flowers
Other common names
red martagon of Constantinoplescarlet martagon lily
see morescarlet Turk's cap lily
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Orange Red | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- 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
- Balkans
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil and best in partial shade; can be grown in a pot in a sheltered shady position, see growing lilies in containers for further information
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown, when ripe, in containers in a cold frame or separate offsets after the foliage dies down
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wall side borders
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove seed heads unless required and cut down stems once foliage dies down
Pests
Aphids, slugs and lily beetle may be a problem, plants in pots are vulnerable to vine weevil
Diseases
Grey moulds and a virus may cause problems. See lily diseases
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