Species Turkish Cap
A very fine species of lilies with Turk’s cap blooms having downward-facing flowers with recurved petals on tall upright stems.
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Black Beauty
L3361
A refined and elegant Turks cap lily, ‘Black Beauty’ will produce as many as 40 flowers per plant once established, borne in stunning floral sprays.
The lightly-fragranced, claret-red blooms are outlined in white and hold a green star in the centre.
Stems are straight, tall and strong – great for growing near the back of a garden border and ideal for cutting and adding to floral arrangements.
A sunny position and well-drained soil are best for this magnificent, Heirloom species hybrid lily to thrive.
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Henryi
L3363
More commonly known as ‘Henry’s Lily’ in reference to the Irish explorer Augustine Henry, who discovered it, lilium ‘Henryi’ is an award-winning species lily.
Recipient of a prestigious award of garden merit from the RHS, this hardy and reliable cultivar produces up to 30 large, gracefully-poised, nodding flowers. The scented blooms are deep-orange in colour, with textured maroon speckles. Recurved petals expose elegant long green stamens and rust-coloured anthers, giving an exotic appearance.
Dark green foliage and black stems add to the enchanting look of this spectacular lily.
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Lady Alice
L3364
Species lily ‘Lady Alice’ is a graceful, apricot lily with wonderful fragrance – perfect for bringing a touch of elegance to late-summer borders.
Pretty, delicate, downward-facing flowers bloom during August. Striking and unusual, the pendulous flowers blend from creamy-white, to soft apricot and green with dark freckles on the petals towards their throats.
The abundance of blooms and stem height increase each year until the bulbs of this long-lived lily are fully established.
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Scheherazade
L3383
A profusion of large, cranberry-red flowers are produced in clusters on species lily ‘Scheherezade’ during August each year.
The exotic-looking, nodding blooms appear as though their petals are gilt-edged, with a glowing, yellow-gold margin.
Plant the bulbs near the middle or back of a sunny garden border, where the sun will illuminate the magical blooms, making them appear to glow.
This fine, regal-looking lily will bring grace and architecture to your garden. Grow it where the beautiful fragrance will be appreciated as you pass by.
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Speciosum Uchida
L3370
Late-flowering lily ‘Speciosum Uchida’ is an exceptionally fine cultivar, which has stood the test of time, gracing gardens since the 1800’s with its long-lasting, elegant flowers.
Extremely floriferous, this lily bears tall stems of numerous rose-crimson blooms, featuring white petal edges and polka-dotted surface. A cluster of lime green stamens projects from the centre of the exotic-looking flowers, holding dark, velvety anthers.
A showy, scented Turk’s cap lily, ideal for cutting, and for growing in large feature pots and mixed garden borders.