Martagon Varieties
Martagon Varieties
Martagon lilies are prized for their distinctive, Turk’s-cap flowers, each bloom elegantly reflexed so the petals curl back toward the stem, showcasing prominent stamens and intricate spotting. These hybrids are cross-bred with older martagon varieties.
A single Martagon lily stem may support 40–50 reflexed, pendant flowers.
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Alberta Morning
L3867
Small and delicate-looking, rose-red and white specked blooms, hang from the tall stems of Martagon Lily ‘Alberta Morning’ during June and July.
Originating from the Swiss Alps, these dainty-looking ‘Turk’s cap’ lilies are far tougher than they look – the bulbs will survive cold temperatures providing your soil is not waterlogged, naturalising in part-shade in the garden to re-emerge in early summer for decades to come.
Each candelabra-like stem of this martagon hybrid 'Alberta Morning' carries up to 30 exquisite and exotic-looking, downward-facing flowers which need to be seen up close to be truly appreciated. Reaches a height of 90cm.
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Arabian Knight
L3386
Bring some Middle Eastern luxury to your early summer garden with the exquisitely beautiful flowers of Martagon Lily ‘Arabian Night’.
These ‘Turk’s cap’ lilies are so called thanks to their highly reflexed petals which curl back on themselves, giving a turban-like appearance. Each tall stem is adorned with 20-30 captivating flowers. A rich palette of gold and velvet-maroon shades gives this martagon lilium hybrid variety 'Arabian Night' an opulent and mysterious look. Standing at 80 cm tall.
Perhaps surprisingly, the plants originate from Swiss mountain meadow regions and therefore thrive in part-shade, able to withstand cold winters and are more than happy to naturalise in the right conditions.
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Candy Morning
L4005
Mauve pink blooms and nodding petals give Martagon Lily 'Candy Morning' a woodland-inspired charm. Perfect for shaded corners, this lily brings natural beauty to your garden. The nodding, Turk’s-cap flowers hang gracefully from slender, tiered stems, often with up to 40–50 blooms per stem, creating a cascading display.
Originating from the Swiss Alps, martagon lilium 'Candy Morning' will survive cold temperatures providing your soil is not waterlogged, naturalising in part-shade in the garden to re-emerge in early summer for decades to come.
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Claude Shride
L3379
Downward-facing, mahogany red to claret purple flowers are peppered with yellow-orange speckles on the enchanting Martagon Lily ‘Claude Shride’. The flowers bloom, up to 30 per stem, during June and July each year.
This dramatic and floriferous 1970’s lily is excellent for cutting and adding architecture and contrast to floral displays, just as it does in the garden border. Loved by butterflies, martagon lilium ‘Claude Shride’ will naturalise beautifully in part-shade, in rich, well-drained slightly alkaline soil.
These hardy lilies are known for their long-lasting beauty, great for naturalising and flowering year after year.
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Fairy Morning
L3866
Graceful, nodding blend of pink, peach-orange blooms freckled with cinnamon spots appear above whorled leaves. Martagon Lily 'Fairy Morning' is an eye-catching Turks Cap Lily reaching 120 cm tall is a captivating choice for the garden borders.
A woodland martagon lilium 'Fairy Morning' has an old-world charm, flowering in early summer. Prefers dappled shade and humus-rich soil. Once established, returns for decades, growing taller and fuller each year. A delightful scent and nectar-rich structure helps attract pollinators.
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Golden Morning
L3898
Golden petals studded with dark red freckles twist backward on arching stems. Martagon Lily 'Golden Morning' is delight in a summer garden. The 'morning' theme of these lilies is reminiscent of early morning light colour.
The nodding, Turk’s-cap flowers hang gracefully from slender, tiered stems, often with up to 40–50 blooms per stem, creating a cascading display. Grows to a height of between 100 - 120 cm. Flowering in June, martagon lilium 'Golden Morning' adds height and drama to borders. A natural for wild corners and shady plots, where it rises year after year with increasing vigour.
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Pink Morning
L3396
Martagon Lily 'Pink Morning' is beautifully graceful hybrid, nodding petals in soft mauve-pink with darker purple freckles. Lightly fragranced, its dawn inspired soft tones makes it especially suited to woodland edges, borders and or patio pots.
A woodland martagon lilium 'Pink Morning' has timeless charm, flowering in early summer. Prefers dappled shade and humus-rich soil. Once established, returns for decades, growing taller and fuller each year. Can reach up to 120 cm when mature.
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Snowy Morning
L3399
Martagon Lily 'Snowy Morning' has the charcteristic Turks Cap flowers, opening in pure snow-white with petals curving back to reveal stunning orange stamens. Elegant and softly fragranced, a stand out amongst hybrid lily varieties.
Easy to grow, stands at a height of 80 cm, with slender stems producing up to 30 flowers. Blends with quiet confidence into borders or woodland-edge designs, but also martagon lilium 'Snowy Morning' finds its place with ease in pots or containers.

