
LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Showy
GROWTH HABIT
Upright
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Ornamental
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor
PLANTING SEASON
See seed-specific guidance
FRUIT SIZE
N/A
PLANT HEIGHT
60–120 cm
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
4–9
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
Pot on established seedlings
PLANTING DEPTH
See seed-sowing guidance
GROWING CONDITIONS
Well-drained soil
Frequently Asked Questions
Do mature bulb planting depths apply to these seeds?
Do mature bulb planting depths apply to these seeds?
No. Deep planting advice for a mature bulb, corm, tuber or rhizome is not a seed-sowing instruction.
How should I start this seed-propagation project?
How should I start this seed-propagation project?
Use a seed propagation method for the confirmed Lilium species or hybrid group. Some lilies produce a shoot promptly; others develop a bulb and roots before a later leaf, and may require a warm period followed by moist cold. Sow in free-draining seed compost with a light covering rather than at mature-bulb depth.
Will seedlings flower as quickly as mature bulbs?
Will seedlings flower as quickly as mature bulbs?
Keep labelled pots long enough for delayed germination. Flowering can take several years.
Will seedlings reproduce an exact named cultivar?
Will seedlings reproduce an exact named cultivar?
Seedlings may differ in flower colour, form and other traits. Use correctly identified vegetatively propagated plants when an exact cultivar is required.
How should I care for young seedlings?
How should I care for young seedlings?
Monitor moisture in a well-drained growing medium and pot on after establishment. Seasonal temperature and dormancy needs depend on the species.
Are germination and flowering guaranteed?
Are germination and flowering guaranteed?
No. Results depend on seed viability, species requirements and growing conditions. Allow for variation and slow development.