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Plant details
This dramatic looking lily is one of the last lilies to flower each summer, so place it somewhere that it will be seen and enjoyed. It flowers profusely, and its bold dark-pink speckled petals curl back on themselves as the buds open. These lilies can't cope with lime or chalky soil, so it is essential to grow them either in acid soil or in pots filled with ericaceous compost. The lily is moderately scented and it is attractive to wildlife, although gardeners should be aware that these lilies are also highly poisonous to domestic cats. Deadhead after flowering and let the stems die back before cutting them back to the ground. Prompt deadheading ensures a vigorous growth the following year.
Family: Liliaceae
Genus: Lilium
Species: speciosum
Cultivar: Rubrum
Plant type: Summer/autumn blooming bulb
Flower colour: Pink, Purple, Magenta
Foliage colour: Dark green
Feature: Flowers, Attractive to wildlife
Sun exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil: Acidic
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 45cm
Spread: 90cm
Time to plant: September to October
Flowering period: August to September
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