Details
- Supplied As
- Bulbs
- Bulb Size
- 16/18 cm
- Flowering Height
- 120 cm
- Colour
- Oranges & Yellows
- Reds & Burgundy
- Planting Time
- September
- October
- November
- Growing
- Hardy
- Perfect For
- Cutting
Tiger Lilies Leichtlinii
L3365
Description
Lilium ‘Leichtlinii’ is an outstanding garden variety of Tiger Lily originating from Japan. The exquisite flowers feature reflexed petals of pineapple-yellow, spotted with tiny chocolate-brown polka-dots.
The charming pendant blooms hold a spidery cluster of bright green filaments, tipped in dusted mahogany anthers.
A prolific and unusual Tiger Lily, Leichtlinii is ideal for planting in groups through sunny mixed summer borders where they will return year after year, adding graceful architecture and colourful exotic accents to the garden.
Care Guide
To cultivate lilies, choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil, digging a hole 15 cm deep. Plant the bulbs 15-23 cm apart, ensuring they sit 15 cm below the soil surface.
Water the surrounding soil well, maintaining soil moisture until growth emerges. Young shoots may be susceptible to slug damage, so use wildlife-friendly methods such as a top layer of sand to protect emerging growth.
Most Lilies can also be grown in pots – ensure containers are deep and have large drainage holes in the base.
As the majestic stems ascend, they will reach heights of 45-150 cm, depending on variety. Support taller cultivars with stakes as they grow.
Use dilute, balanced liquid plant feed every two weeks during the summer.
Spray as soon as you notice the bright red lily beetle or their larvae.
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Zonatus Albus
C2060
An unusual, pure white autumn-flowering Crocus Zonatus Albus (Kotschyanus Albus) will glow with ethereal beauty in gardens from September to October.
This charming crocus, Zonatus Albus will naturalise beautifully in open grassy spaces and borders and is reliable and hardy.
The chalice-shaped flowers bloom at the top of smooth stems during autumn and feature golden stamens and markings at the base of each petal inside. Combine these timeless bulbs with colourful yellow or lilac toned crocus or keep the look simple and crisp by planting alone, en masse.
Attractive to pollinators and wonderful for adding a touch of sparkle garden spaces later in the season.
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Mount Hood
N0104
A top choice to adorn your spring garden with simplistic elegance, the pure white beauty of large trumpet narcissus ‘Mount Hood’ will alight otherwise dull areas and sparkle in sunshine.
Equally radiant in a stylish white and green planting scheme as it is next to spring pastels or bold brights. Fellow border or container companions such as Hyacinths, Muscari, Erythronium, and Tulips will work in harmony side-by-side.
The RHS has awarded Large Trumpet Daffodil ‘Mount Hood’ a prestigious Award of Garden Merit for its excellent garden performance. Bulbs will naturalise trouble-free for a repeat performance each spring.
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Nutans
M5771
Ornithogalum Nutans produces elegant satin-like flowers in soft white and green shades, with each graceful stem carrying clusters of 10 to 20 nodding blooms. The delicate flowers of Ornithogalum nutans bring freshness and gentle movement to spring borders, woodland gardens, and naturalised planting schemes, where their subtle colouring pairs beautifully with other early bulbs.
Reliable and easy to grow, this charming variety thrives in sunny or lightly shaded positions with well-drained soil. Its excellent garden performance has earned Ornithogalum Nutans the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit.
