Lilium 'Lesotho' (Lily 'Lesotho')
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0.4m max. spread |
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1m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Lilium 'Lesotho'
Other names: Lily 'Lesotho', Oriental lily 'Lesotho', Orienpet lily 'Lesotho'
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Genus: Lilium
Variety or cultivar: 'Lesotho' _ 'Lesotho' is a bulbous perennial with erect stems bearing linear to lance-shaped, spirally-arranged, dark green leaves and large, fragrant, bright yellow flowers with slightly recurved petals in summer.
Lilium 'Lesotho' is: Deciduous
Flower: Yellow in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Habit: Erect
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Specific pests: Aphids , Lily beetle (Scarlet) , Slugs , Vine weevil
Specific diseases: Grey mould
General care
Propagation methods: Offsets. REGISTER to read more...
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Lilium 'Lesotho' (Lily 'Lesotho') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in humus-rich, well drained soil in full sun or light shade.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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