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Joined 9 May, 2007
9 plants
15 Mar, 2008
This is a really curious lily - like Flcrazy, I think I have to add this to my wish list.
On photo - Turk's-Cap Lily in full bloom - ...
15 Mar, 2008
Known as "Turk's-Cap Lily" . I bought several bulbs earlier this year because of the variety name "Henryii" (for Uncle Henry in the WoZ). When looking for planting ideas, I discovered that the Latin name varies. It can be found under Lilium superbum (mainly in the USA, I think), Lilium martagon, or Lilium pyrenaicum (which is what I got). Mine should have an orangey coloured flower, according to the pic on the label. They need deep planting, but have planted mine for now near the base of a deep green-glazed container to see how they go.
On photo - Turk's-Cap Lily in full bloom - ...
4 Aug, 2008
Excellent, I love those orange stamen. Nice detail.
On photo - Turk's-Cap Lily curling up - Jun...
The Turk's-Cap Liliy has managed to evade the horror's of Lily Beetle this year (vigilance & a few regular sprays with Provado seemed to have worked) and the wet May and recent warmer weather have led to a stunning display this year (2007). The striking f
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Joined 4 Mar, 2008
North Carolina
15 Mar, 2008
Love this pic.! Awesome lily. Now I have yet another plant to add to my list !
On photo - Turk's-Cap Lily in full bloom - ...