lily 'Russian Red'

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A clump-forming perennial with upright stems to about 1.2m bearing whorls of mid-green leaves. The pungently scented, turkscap flowers, produced in summer, are dark pinkish red, with bright orange stamens

lily 'Russian Red'

Scientific classification

Species: lily 'Russian Red' (Lilium 'Russian Red')
Genus: Lilium
Family: Liliaceae

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Bulbs
Plant type: 1-1.5 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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lily 'Russian Red' pictures

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Distribution of lily 'Russian Red'

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 'Russian Red'

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lily 'Russian Red' care guide

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

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

Propagation

Propagate by separating offsets after the foliage dies down

Growing

Grow in any well-drained soil enriched with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter

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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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