Plant lily bulbs within one to two weeks of delivery, as they dislike drying out. Until planting, keep them somewhere cool, dry and frost-free.
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Lilium henryi
Henry's lily
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.
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Choose full sun or partial shade with rich, well-drained soil. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose or soil-based compost with added horticultural grit.
Plant bulbs pointed side upwards, 15–20cm deep and 15–20cm apart. Arrange them in groups of three to five for a generous, natural-looking display.
Water after planting, then keep the soil evenly moist once growth appears. Avoid waterlogging, particularly while the bulbs are dormant, and never let containers dry out completely.
Add stakes when planting taller varieties to avoid damaging the bulbs later. Remove faded flowers, but allow stems and foliage to yellow naturally before cutting them back.
- Botanical name
- Lilium henryi
- Flower colour
- Orange
- Bulb size
- 20/+
- Established height
- 1.5-2.5m
- Established spread
- 50-70cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant spacing
- 9 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- No
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Free draining
Damp - Soil type
-
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost
Stony - Suitable for
-
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1st year
Good for cutting
Pollinator-friendly
Fragrant
Thrives in full sun
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Low maintenance
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