Lilium African Queen
Lilium African Queen
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A magnificent tall trumpet lily producing large, richly fragrant, apricot-orange to burnt-orange trumpet-shaped flowers, with darker colouring to the outside of the petals. The impressive blooms are carried in clusters on strong upright stems above glossy, dark green foliage. An excellent architectural lily for summer borders and a superb cut flower.
Key Details
Key Details
Colour(s):
- Orange
Flowering Time: July
Height: 150cm
Spread: 10-50cm
Hardiness: Hardy
Bulb Size:
Planting and Care Information
Planting and Care Information
Planting Instructions: Plant bulbs approximately 15–20 cm deep, ideally in fertile soil enriched with well-rotted organic matter. Space around 15–30 cm apart. Choose a sunny position with some shade around the base of the plant, and provide support before the tall flowering stems develop if necessary.
Soil and Drainage Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sandy Soil; Moist but well drained, well drained; Acid to Neutral
Preferred Location: Full sun or Partial shade; East, South or West facing; Sheltered
Care: Keep adequately watered during active growth without allowing the soil to become waterlogged. Deadhead faded flowers, but retain the stems and foliage until they die back naturally, then cut them to ground level in late autumn. Tall stems may require staking in exposed positions.
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Liliaceae
Lilies are bulbous perennials renowned for their large, often fragrant flowers, which may be trumpet-shaped, bowl-shaped or recurved. Their wide range of colours and heights makes them valuable for borders, containers and cut-flower displays.
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Perfect For
- Flower borders and beds
- Cottage gardens
- Cutting gardens
- Large containers
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