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.
Out of season
Deluxe
Lily
'Broken Heart'
Lily 'Broken Heart' is a lily that could melt even the frostiest of moods—each bloom a lavish confection of soft pinks and crimsons. Its large, double flowers, layered like spun silk, unfold in sumptuous abundance, revealing ripples of cotton-candy pink brushed with delicate red speckles and deeper crimson veins. These blooms are generously sized, up to 18cm across, and their fullness gives them a romantic, almost vintage quality—like something from an old botanical painting come gently to life. Lilium 'Broken Heart' is a flower for those who appreciate drama done tastefully, with a touch of whimsy and a hint of nostalgia.
In the garden, Lily 'Broken Heart' brings a graceful structure and irresistible charm to summer borders and containers. The strong stems hold the blooms proudly above lush green foliage, ensuring each petal catches the light just so. Plant it where you can enjoy its detail up close—every layer of ruffled petal is worth a moment’s pause. It pairs beautifully with silvery foliage or dusky-toned perennials, adding softness and warmth to the planting palette. Lilium 'Broken Heart' might sound melancholy, but its presence is pure joy—a bloom that turns heartbreak into beauty.
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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 'Broken Heart' (VIIb-a/c)
- Flower colour
- Pink, red, white
- Bulb size
- 16/+
- Established height
- 70cm-1m
- Established spread
- 20-30cm
- 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
-
Pots
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
Perfect for pots
Pollinator-friendly
Fragrant
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Low maintenance
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