Lilium Roselily Chelsea ('Dl056780')
lily [Roselily Chelsea]
A bulbous perennial with leafy stems to about 80cm. In mid- to late summer produces large, upward-facing, double flowers which are light and dark pink, scented and pollen-free
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
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or South–facing or East–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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained acid or neutral soil, enriched with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter. Ideal in patio pots; see growing lilies in containers for further information. The heavy flowers may need support
Propagation
Propagate by offsets after the foliage dies down
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
No pruning required; tidy by deadheading spent flowers
Pests
May be affected by lily beetle, aphids and slugs; plants in pots are vulnerable to vine weevil
Diseases
Grey moulds and a virus may cause problems. See lily diseases
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