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Lilium speciosum var. rubrum

Family Liliaceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 1.2 - 1.5 m (4 - 5 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The "bulb, corm or tuber" Lilium speciosum var. rubrum (red Japanese lily) bears showy, multi-coloured light pink and fragrant blossoms during late summer. The glossy foliage is medium green in colour, medium in texture and semi-evergreen. A specimen plant, Lilium speciosum var. rubrum (red Japanese lily) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting, specimen, wild flower and woodland.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.