Buy lily bulbs Lilium 'Sixth Sense'

Lilium 'Sixth Sense'

lily bulbs

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Position: partial shade
Soil: moist, acidic soil
Rate of growth: fast-growing
Flowering period: July to August
Flower colour: deep burgundy with a white edge
Hardiness: fully hardy

A magnificent lily with darkest maroon petals, each of which is edged with creamy white. Enjoy them in the garden where they will look spectacular planted alongside rich purples, softer pinks or near-black, or cut the stems when the buds are starting to break and enjoy them in a vase for several weeks in a cool room.
Garden care: Lilies can be planted at any time from early autumn, to mid-spring. Planting in autumn often helps them settle in and become better established before they start to put on their new spring growth, but spring planting is a better option if your soil is heavy and wet during winter. Choose a sunny spot, preferably where the plant receives a little light shade at its base, and plant each bulb 15-20cm (6-8in) deep in a well-drained soil, enriched with well-rotted organic matter or leaf mould. Space them at approximately 30cm (12") intervals and provide support before the flowers appear. Deadhead the faded blooms promptly and cut the dead stems back to ground level at the end of autumn.