Lilium lancifolium 'Flore Pleno'

Tiger Lily

Size

bulbs

Availability: Sold Out

£2.49

Description

Lilium lancifolium, the Tiger Lily, is a native to Japan, China, and Korea and was a favourite of the Victorian exotic gardeners for its reliable floral display. Lilium lancifolium 'Flore Pleno' is the double flowering form. A tall species, easily growing to 2m in height it can benefit from support if grown in a windy aspect. Its tubers are edible and have been culitvated in Asia for that purpose for thousands of years.

Additional Information

Order	Liliales
Family	Liliaceae
Sub-Family	Lilioideae
Synonyms	Lilium tigrinum
Geographical Origin	South East Asia: Japan, China, Korea
Cultivation	Full sun although tolerant of shade. Well drained fertile soil. Shelter from the wind
Eventual Height	2m
Eventual Spread	50cm-1m
Hardiness	Hardy perennial bulbs