Lily 'Claude Shride'
"Turk's cap"
Orders placed before 1 September 2025
You can expect your order in August/September
Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
You can expect your order in September/October
Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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Description
Lily 'Claude Shride' is a striking martagon (or Turk’s cap) lily that adds a touch of drama to any garden. With its dark red blooms speckled with yellow markings and spots, this variety stands out with an intensity that demands attention. The unique shape of the flowers, facing downward like an elegant pendant, adds a layer of sophistication to borders or woodland gardens. Reaching up to 1.2m in height, Lilium 'Claude Shride' thrives in well-drained soil and a sunny or partially shaded spot, making it a versatile and low-maintenance addition to your garden.
Once established, Lily 'Claude Shride' will reward you year after year with its bold colour contrast and graceful form. These hardy lilies are known for their long-lasting beauty, and the stunning dark red petals with their yellow accents bring a touch of luxury to your garden. As a martagon lily, it thrives in a variety of soil conditions and is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a resilient yet visually striking plant. Whether used to create focal points or complementing other perennials, Lilium 'Claude Shride' offers elegance and sophistication with very little fuss. For those who appreciate bold colour and unique flower shapes, this lily is sure to impress.
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Perfect for pots
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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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Packed in paper bags
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Lilium martagon 'Claude Shride'
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Flower colour
Dark red
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Bulb size
16/18
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Established height
1-1.2m
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Established spread
30-50cm
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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
Pots
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
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Orders placed before 1 September 2025
You can expect your order in September 2025Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
You can expect your order in October 2025Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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