Lilium 'Red Carpet'

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A compact bulbous perennial, to around 40cm high, with upright stems and narrowly lance-shaped, dark green leaves. Large, upward-facing, bright red flowers are produced in early to mid summer

Scientific classification

Species: Lilium 'Red Carpet' (Lilium 'Red Carpet')
Genus: Lilium
Family: Liliaceae

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Bulbs · Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 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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Lilium 'Red Carpet' pictures

Distribution of Lilium 'Red Carpet'

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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 Lilium 'Red Carpet'

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Lilium 'Red Carpet' 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

Deadhead after flowering. Cut back stems when foliage dies down

Propagation

Propagate by division or scaling, see bulb propagation for details

Growing

Grow in well-drained soil enriched with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter. Ideally, grow in full sun with the base of the plant in shade. Suitable for containers, see growing lilies for more advice

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