SPECIES |
Species lilies are the wild flowers of the lily world, and as such, each has its own unique needs and growing conditions. Some of these are easy to grow, some are more difficult - all are worth the effort. With the purchase of each species lily, we will provide specific growing instructions. Availability and varieties vary year to year. Please contact us directly for our most current list. |
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Name |
Description |
Bulb Price |
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Henryi |
Easy! As many as 30 nodding tangerine recurved flowers bloom mid-late summer on arching purplish stems from 1.2M-3M. Named for Irish plant explorer Augustine Henry, discoverer of the species in central China. Lime tolerant, grow in moist, well-drained soil in part shade. Blooms late July-Aug. Height: 5'-8'! |
$ 8.00 |
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Henryi (white) |
A lovely introduction (bred with l.leucanthum var. centifolium ) - same habit as l.henryi with white flowers and egg-yolk yellow star in the centre. |
$ 8.00 |
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Lady Alice |
New! What's old, is new again - Lady Alice is an heirloom lily with r ich white petals delicately recurving to highlight a warm, golden midrib and throat. A wonderful addition to any lily collector's garden. Height: 48" |
$ 8.00 |
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Nepalense |
We’ve been looking for a source for this exotic beauty for years! Greenish cream flowers have a dark purple/red centre and are downward facing. Growing info included. |
$15.00 |
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Pardelinum |
It's back! Also known as Leopard lily, l.pardelinum is a hardy species lily that naturalizes easily in a woodland setting. Up to 20 fully recurved Turk's cap flowers with an orange centre covered with black leopard spots. Blooms in July. Height: 4' - 7'! |
$ 8.00 |
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Regale |
One of the first lilies to capture the interest if the western world, l. regale has been the most important strain for hybridizers. A hardy, carefree lily, l. regale multiplies readily and produces a multitude of fragrant blooms on strong stems in late July- August. Height: 48". |
$ 10.00 |
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Scarlet Delight |
An improved and stronger strain of our all time favourite, Black Beauty. Same magenta recurved flower with vivid star shaped white and green star throat. |
$10.00 |
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Speciosum var. Rubrum |
One of the latest blooming lilies, the down facing flower is a soft pink with darker pink midribs and a delicate white/green throat. Lots of dark pink freckles. |
$ 8.00 |
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Tenufolium |
It's back! Better known as l.pumilum , which means "dwarf". Although the bulb only will last for a few years, l.pumilum is prolific, quick to flower from seed and easy stock to maintain. Lots of grassy foliage with wiry stems holding many brilliant, waxy red nodding flowers that are fully recurved and down facing. Grows well in full sun, well drained soil and is lime-tolerant. Average Height: 24"-36", though occasionally up to 4'! |
$ 6.00 |
MARTAGONS |
These dainty flowers are gaining popularity again. Preferring light shade, martagons are a perfect choice for naturalizing at the woodland edge, or in the cottage garden. They will tolerate some lime, and have a tendency to go walk-about! Be patient - martagons often take a year or two to bloom and really don't like being moved. If they like their location, they will naturalize, reaching a height of up to 2M., and covered with many delicate re-curving flowers. Zone 4 |
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Martagon |
This is a lovely little lily with a bad case of wanderlust! You can plant it in a carefully selected location only to have it pop up in a spot nearby! Slow to get started, once l. martagon decides it's happy it will reward with as many as fifty rosy-purple dangling flowers per stem! Height 60"-70". |
$ 15.00 |
