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Appearance
Flower shapes include trumpet, bowl, funnel-shaped and Turk's cap. Colours range from white, through pastels to bold bicolours and even dark, purple-black. Floral displays can range from one or two flowers on a short 30-45cm (12-18in) stem to imposing displays of up to 150 flowers on a 3m (10ft) stem.
Preferences
Lilies like moist, well-drained soil, with added leafmould. Many prefer acid to neutral soils although some are lime-tolerant. Most lilies grow well in full sun, with the base of the plant in shade, but some prefer partial shade.
Dislikes
Lily bulbs will rot in poorly drained soils. They dislike strong winds, so may need staking.
Did you know?
Lilies grow in a wide range of habitats and are native to North America, Europe, Asia and the Far East. All parts of lilies are poisonous to cats.
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How to grow lilies
Introducing Lilies
Lilium Golden Splendor Group (VIb-c/a)
lily Golden Splendor Group
- Height
- 1–1.5 metres
- Width
- 0.1–0.5 metres
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