lily 'Firebolt'

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An oriental hybrid lily, a bulbous herbaceous perennial about 80-90cm high, with alternate green leaves, and strong stems with up to twenty scented, upward-facing, trumpet-shaped, dark red flowers, with orange anthers, in late summer

lily 'Firebolt'

Scientific classification

Species: lily 'Firebolt' (Lilium 'Firebolt')
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: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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lily 'Firebolt' pictures

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Distribution of lily 'Firebolt'

Distribution map

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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 'Firebolt'

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lily 'Firebolt' care guide

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

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 moist but well-drained acidic 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; for more advice, see growing lilies in containers

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to lily disease, 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 affected by vine weevil

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