Lilium henryi
"Henry's lily"
Orders placed before 1 March 2026
You can expect your order in February/March 2026
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
You can expect your order in March/April 2026
Orders placed 16 April - 26 May 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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Description
Distinctive and statuesque, Lilium henryi, known affectionately as Henry’s lily, brings a touch of wild elegance to the summer garden. Its tall, arching stems can reach an impressive 2.5 metres, each one adorned with nodding, trumpet-shaped flowers in vivid orange-yellow, delicately peppered with dark freckles. The blooms curve back gracefully, giving Lilium henryi its unmistakable silhouette—a look that’s both bold and beautifully naturalistic. It’s no wonder this remarkable species has earned the RHS Award of Garden Merit, celebrated for its resilience, reliable performance and sheer ornamental charm.
Hardy and easy to please, Lilium henryi thrives in a wide range of conditions, even tolerating lime in the soil—a rare trait among lilies. It’s equally at home in mixed borders, woodland-style plantings or large containers, where its towering stems add height and a touch of the exotic. A sunny spot with well-drained soil is all it needs to flourish, returning year after year with renewed energy and an ever more spectacular display. If you’re looking for a lily that combines strength, grace and effortless beauty, Lilium henryi is a true garden treasure.
Henry’s lily was named after Irish plant collector Augustine Henry, who discovered it growing wild in the mountains of China.
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Comes back every year
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Fragrant
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Fully hardy
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Lilium henryi
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Flower colour
Orange
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Bulb size
20/+
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Established height
1.5-2.5m
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Established spread
50-70cm
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Plant spacing
9 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
Damp -
Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost
Stony -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
Yes
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
No
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Orders placed before 1 March 2026
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2026Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
You can expect your order in April 2026Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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