Henry's lily
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L. henryi is a robust bulbous perennial to 3m in height, with crowded narrow leaves and 8-15 black-spotted, deep orange turk's cap flowers 6-8cm in width, with red anthers, in late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Henry's lily (Lilium henryi)
- Genus
- Lilium
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Henry's lily
Distribution map
China
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Culture
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Toxicity
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Henry's lily
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Henry's lily care guide
- Keep soil lightly and evenly moist during active stem and bud growth
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil lightly and evenly moist during active stem and bud growth
Fertilizing
FertilizingLily bulb feed every three weeks during spring and summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown, when ripe, in containers in a cold frame or separate offsets after the foliage dies down
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained soil enriched with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter; container
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds and a virus; see lily diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to lily beetle, aphids, slugs, snails, Thrips, leatherjackets, and wireworms, and to damage by rabbits and voles; plants in containers may be affected by vine weevil
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