Lilium 'Conca D'or'
(Lily 'Conca 'd'or')
Family - Liliaceae
Category - Bulb
Season of Interest - Summer
Hardiness - H6
Height - up to 1.5m
Width - up to 30cm
Location - The Terrace
Description: Orienpet Lily (Oriental x Trumpet Lily)
A bulbous Perennial with tall, upright stems. Glossy, dark green leaves are lanceolate in shape and have a waxy texture. Large, bowl-shaped lily flowers have recurved tepals. The Blooms are soft lemon yellow and gradually become paler towards the tips of the tepals. Each Bloom has a prominent central group of stamens with orange-brown Anthers. The Blooms are held in Racemes on tall stems and are produced from mid to late summer. The flowers are highly scented and excellent for cutting.
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Flower:
Large, bowl-shaped lily flowers are recurved at the tips of the tepals. The blooms are pale primrose yellow with slightly darker, lemon yellow shading towards the centres. Each bloom has a prominent central group of stamens with greenish-yellow filaments and orange-brown anthers. The flowers are held in racemes on upright stems and are produced in July and August. The blooms are heavily scented.
Flower colour: Yellow
Flower shape: Bowl-shaped lily flowers held in racemes
Flowering time: July, August
Foliage:
Glossy, dark green leaves are lanceolate in shape and have a waxy texture. The leaves are Alternately arranged on tall, vertical stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Lanceolate
Propagation:
Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR). Unlicensed propagation for sale is prohibited.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.