lily 'Sumatra'

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Sumatra' is a bulbous perennial with leafy stems to around 100cm topped in mid- to late summer with large, scented, outward-facing, bowl-shaped flowers in very deep red with a narrow, white, ruffled edge

Scientific classification

Species: lily 'Sumatra' (Lilium 'Sumatra')
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
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of lily 'Sumatra'

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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 lily 'Sumatra'

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lily 'Sumatra' care guide

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

No pruning required; tidy by deadheading spent flowers

Propagation

Propagate by offsets after the foliage dies down

Growing

Grow in moist but well-drained soil enriched with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter; ideal in patio pots, see growing lilies in containers for further information

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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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