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    LILIUM
    LILIUM
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    LILIUM LILIUM LILIUM LILIUM HYDRANGEA quercifolia 'Snowflake' and LILIUM © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    LILIUM

    Commonly known as Lily

    Genus of about 100 species of bulbous perennials, mainly from woodland and scrub in Europe, Asia south to the Philippines, and North America.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Pests & Diseases
      Many! Aphids, lily beetle, slugs, leatherjackets, wireworm, thrips and our little friends the rabbits and mice. Botrytis in wet springs.
    • Place of origin
      Europe, Asia south to the Philippines, North America.
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Bulbous perennials.
    • toxic if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably cats
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    View Planting Combinations

    varieties
    LILIUM 'Arabian Knight'
    Martagon lily
    These are excellent for naturalising in woodland and grow flower spikes of 3-4 feet with flowers which are a mixture of gold, red and purple
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    LILIUM 'Claude Shride'
    Martagon Lily - Turk's cap with soft maroon flowers with ivory washed centres
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £14.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    LILIUM 'Sunny Morning'
    Martagon lily
    Martagon Lily - Yellow flowers specked with red.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
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