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Lilium mackliniae (Manipur Lily)

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Lilium mackliniae (Manipur Lily) is an upright bulbous perennial with charming pale pink, bell-shaped flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), with flared petals in late spring to mid-summer, depending on location. The blossoms are borne on slender, leafy green stems, which can produce up to 8-11 flowers per stem. The foliage of narrowly lance-shaped, dark green leaves is quite handsome. Native to the north-eastern hill state of Manipur in India, Manipur Lily is the state flower of Manipur, but has become a rare and endangered species.

  • Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
  • Grows up to 24-36 in. tall (30-60 cm) and 12 in. wide (30 cm).
  • Performs best in light shade in humus-rich, well-drained soils with leaf mold or well-rotted organic matter. Will tolerate full sun, but prefers light shade.
  • This Lily is well suited to beds and borders, wall-side borders, city gardens, cottage gardens, or containers.
  • Keep an eye out for lily beetle, aphids, slugs, vine weevil, and gray mold.
  • Deadhead after flowering. Cut back stems when the foliage dies down.
  • Plant at a depth of at least three times the height of the bulb.
  • Propagate by seed or by scaling.
  • Toxic to cats (though not for dogs or any known species)
  • This lily is a member of the Species and cultivars of species Division (IX) which includes all species and their subspecies, varieties, forms, and cultivars selected therefrom (excluding those derived from formosanum, longiflorum, philippinense, and wallichianum). There are 9 different types of lilies classified by the Royal Horticultural Society. And they are all real eye-catchers!
  • Native to India.

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Requirements

Hardiness 7 – 8
Heat Zones 7 – 8
Plant Type Bulbs, Perennials
Plant Family Lilium - Lilies
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early,Mid)
Height 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm)
Spread 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm)
Water Needs Low, Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Attracts Bees
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage

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Requirements

Hardiness 7 – 8
Heat Zones 7 – 8
Plant Type Bulbs, Perennials
Plant Family Lilium - Lilies
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early,Mid)
Height 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm)
Spread 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm)
Water Needs Low, Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Attracts Bees
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage

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