lily 'Nymph'

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A clump-forming bulbous perennial with dark green glossy leaves which can reach a height of around 2m. Outward-facing strongly fragranced pale yellow flowers are streaked with a dark pink stripe along each petal and appear in the summer. Perfect for the back of a border or in pots and containers

Scientific classification

Species: lily 'Nymph' (Lilium 'Nymph')
Genus: Lilium
Family: Liliaceae

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Bulbs · Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming · Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of lily 'Nymph'

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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 'Nymph'

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lily 'Nymph' care guide

Steady mild soil dampness, avoid complete substrate dehydration
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Steady mild soil dampness, avoid complete substrate dehydration

Fertilizing

Diluted lily bulb feed every three spring-summer growing weeks

Pruning

No pruning required but deadheading will improve their appearance

Propagation

Propagate by division: detach offset bulblets when the leaves die down and plants become dormant

Growing

Plant bulbs in autumn, 15cm deep, in most but well-drained soil enriched with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter, in a sheltered position, with the base of the plant in shade, for example from ground-cover plants, and the rest of the plant in full sun or light dappled shade; for more advice, see growing lilies in containers

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to lily diseases, other fungal diseases, and virus diseases; for more advice, see lily diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to lily beetle, aphids, slugs, snails, thrips, leatherjackets, and wireworms, and by rabbits and voles; plants in containers may be susceptible to vine weevil

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