Lilium 'Claude Shride' Bulbs, pack of three
The nodding burgundy flowers of this perennial oriental lily offer colour, movement and scent to the summer garden.
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Notes
Native to alpine meadows, this impressive Martagon lily looks most effective in a formal border or loose in a naturalistic garden scheme. The recurved petals of its nodding flowers are a striking claret red, spotted with gold, with 20-30 flowers per stem.
Dimensions
Height & Spread: 150cm (4ft 11in) x 50cm (1ft 7in)
Features
Details
- Flowers: May - July
- Hardy
- Perennial
- Perfect as a cut flower – will last for weeks in a vase
Planting
- Well drained, light soil
- East, South or West aspects
- Full sun, partial sunlight
- Sheltered
- Planting Time and Depth: Autumn (September - October), 15cm (6in) deep, 15-20cm (6-8in) apart
Care
- Try to keep the base of the plant in the shade
- Deadhead the blooms and cut back dead, hollow stems in late autumn (allow stems to die naturally first to allow bulb to store energy for next year)
- Bulbs can be left in the ground for next year - but do not like wet feet (if planted in a container, tilt it over winter to avoid water congestion)
- Bulbs are toxic to pets or humans if ingested and may cause skin allergy – keep away from cats
Scent
Sweet
Glossary
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