- Botanical name: Lilium 'Sorbonne'
- Common name: Oriental lily
- Family: Liliaceae
- Plant Type: Bulb
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Scented flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Grown for their flamboyant, often fragrant blooms from late-spring to summer, lilies are a summer stalwart of herbaceous borders.
Lilies are well suited to growing in containers, which can be positioned in borders as and when you need them.
Oriental lilies tend to have large, fragrant, outward-facing facing flowers. Because blooms of many oriental lilies appear to look upwards, they are sometimes referred to as ‘stargazers’.
Lilium ‘Sorbonne’ bears bright pink, fragrant blooms with a white margin. A tall-growing variety, ‘Sorbonne’ is perfect for growing in a mixed herbaceous border, and makes a fantastic cut flower.
How to grow Lilium 'Sorbonne'
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Plant size
80cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / acidic
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Lilium 'Sorbonne' and wildlife
Lilium 'Sorbonne' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Lilium 'Sorbonne' poisonous?
Lilium 'Sorbonne' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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