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Lilium martagon
Turk Cap's Lily
Liliaceae
Height
40 - 50 cm
Flower colour
pink
Flowering time
July - August
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun
Soil
fertile, humus rich, well drained, preferably lime-rich
pH
hardy
Hardiness
needs warm, sunny place
Plant range
Eurasia
Lilium is a large genus in the lily family, Liliaceae, native to temperate regions, the majority in Asia and N-America and a few in Europe. They are usually tall plants with large, colourful flowers in all colours apart from blue. A great number of garden cultivars are grown in gardens.
Propagation:
Bulbs planted in spring.
Division in spring.
Seed - sown September - October, hypogeal germination.
Seed sown in a well draining seed starting substrate about 5 mm (1/4 inch) deep. Stored at 20°C (68°F) for 9-12 weeks. During that time the seed will germinate and form a bulb. After this period the seed pot needs to be stored at temperatures below 4°C (40°F) for 3 months until bringing it back to 20°C (68°F) for the leaves to emerge.
Needs a sunny place and fertile soil.
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