Eventual height & spread
Lilium African Queen Group
Lilium longiflorum hybrids - lily African Queen bulb
- 1 × bulb
- £2.99 £4.99
- available to order from summer
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- Bulbs (only) £4.95
- Position: full sun
- Soil: well-drained soil enriched with leaf mould or a loam-based potting compost, such as John Innes No.2
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: July to August
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size: 18/20
Giant-sized, fragrant trumpets of apricot-orange appear on the tall, upright stems of this bulbous perennial in summer. A showy plant, which is ideal for adding height and scent to the border. 'African Queen' fits easily into a cottage garden scheme, but will work equally well in herbaceous borders, particularly when teamed with other hot colours. - Garden care: Lilies can be planted at any time from early autumn to mid-spring. Planting in autumn often helps them settle in and become better established before they start to put on their new spring growth, but spring planting is a better option if your soil is heavy and wet during winter. Choose a sunny spot, preferably where the plant receives a little light shade at its base, and plant each bulb 15-20cm deep in a well-drained soil, enriched with well-rotted organic matter or leaf mould. Space them at 15-30cm intervals and provide support before the flowers appear. Deadhead the faded blooms promptly and cut the dead stems back to ground level at the end of autumn.
- Cats: TOXIC if eaten; Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten