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.
'Hachi'
Graceful yet striking, Lily 'Hachi' is an Oriental lily that effortlessly marries elegance with intensity. Its sumptuous blooms open in midsummer, revealing velvety petals painted in deep red and white—sometimes with a soft pink flush that adds an extra touch of allure. Each flower releases a rich, heady fragrance that drifts through the garden, inviting you to linger just a little longer. Awarded the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, Lilium 'Hachi' has proven itself as both beautiful and dependable—a radiant performer that brings drama and perfume to borders, terraces and floral arrangements alike.
Thriving in fertile, well-drained soil and full sun, Lily 'Hachi' prefers to keep its roots cool and shaded, while its elegant stems reach upwards to display those extraordinary blooms. It’s a wonderful choice for containers or as a border highlight, where its strong stems and long-lasting flowers can be appreciated up close. Year after year, Lilium 'Hachi' returns with renewed vigour, gracing the garden with its exotic beauty and unmistakable scent—a perfect fusion of strength, style and sheer horticultural charm.
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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 'Hachi' (VIIa/c)
- Flower colour
- Red, white
- Bulb size
- 16/18
- Established height
- 1-1.2m
- 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
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Loam
Sandy
Clay
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost
Stony - Suitable for
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Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1st year
Expert care from
choice to delivery
Our horticulturalists prepare every bulb and plant with the utmost care. From selection to packing, each one receives expert attention before beginning its journey to your garden.