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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.3m
max. spread |
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0.9m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Lilium 'Fire King'
Other names: Lily 'Fire King'
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Genus: Lilium
Variety or cultivar: 'Fire King' _ 'Fire King' is a clump-forming bulbous perennial with leafy upright stems. In summer, it bears deep orange, funnel-shaped flowers with recurved petals that have purple freckles.
Lilium 'Fire King' is: Deciduous
Flower: Orange in Summer
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect
Lilium 'Fire King' (Lily 'Fire King') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil, enriched with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter. After planting cover wtih peat free compost to retain moisture. Dislikes dry hot postions.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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