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.
'Martagon Mix'
Turk's cap
These colourful, elaborate mixed Turk’s caps will bring dash of eastern charm to your planting schemes for early summer. Lily collection 'Martagon Mix' blooms in a harmonious array of copper-tinged and pastel shades, with elegant reflexed speckled petals above dainty downward anthers. These multiple pendulous flowers are produced on tall, upright stems, not only providing a welcome splash of colour but also fascinating detail at a height which really makes them stand out and easy to admire!
A useful, reliable plant for sun or partial shade, Martagon lilies are easy to grow in almost any part of the garden. Their narrow, upright nature allows them to make a big impact even in tight spaces as well as tucked in between existing plants. Typically blooming around June and July, this exotic 'Martagon' Lily mix of colours offers a great start to the summer season!
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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
- Lily martagon mixta
- Flower colour
- Pink, yellow, orange, cream
- Bulb size
- 16/+
- Established height
- 1.2-1.5m
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- 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
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Free draining
Damp - Soil type
-
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
-
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.