Hardiness: fully hardy
In early to midsummer, tall spikes of nodding turkscap flowers in varying shades of yellow and peach appear above whorls of slender, dark green leaves. The flowers are strongly scented. This is an ideal variety for naturalising in woodlands where it will happily grow in the shade.
Be warned, lilies are suspectible to a range of pests and diseases, including lily beetle, and as such can be high maintenance and may need replacing regularly.
The RSPCA have reported that all parts of lilies can be fatal to cats, including the flower, leaves and pollen. For more information, click here.
Garden care: Lilies are best planted in the autumn, when the bulbs are still plump, but they can still be planted in spring. Between August and March choose a sunny spot where the plant can keep its feet in the shade. Plant 15-20cm (6-8in) deep in a well-drained soil, enriched with well-rotted organic matter or leaf mould, using a marker to minimise any unnecessary disturbance. Stake with ring stakes or bamboo canes in spring before the flowers appear. Deadhead the faded blooms and cut the stems back to ground level at the end of autumn.
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