Manipur lily

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An upright bulbous perennial to 60cm high, with slim, leafy green stems sometimes tinged with purple. Leaves are dark green and narrowly lance-shaped. In summer, produces pale pink, bell-shaped flowers to 5cm across, with up to eight flowers on each stem

Scientific classification

Species: Manipur lily (Lilium mackliniae)
Genus: Lilium
Family: Liliaceae

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Bulbs
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Partial shade · Full sun
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Distribution of Manipur lily

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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 Manipur lily

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Manipur lily care guide

Keep soil lightly and evenly moist during active stem and bud growth
Watering: Partial shade · Full sun
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Watering

Keep soil lightly and evenly moist during active stem and bud growth

Fertilizing

Lily bulb feed every three weeks during spring and summer growth

Pruning

Deadhead after flowering. Cut back stems when foliage dies down

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by scaling, see bulb propagation for details

Growing

This is a stem-rooting species; plant at a depth of at least three times the height of the bulb. Grow in humus rich, well-drained soils improved with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter, prefers light shade but will tolerate full sun

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