Friday 21 September 2018

Claude Shride Martagon Lily : Description and Growing


                                         Claude Shride Martagon Lily
Claude Shride Lily produces unique, downward-facing dark red blooms, dusted with orange spots and set against pronounced golden-orange stamens. A tall lily, Claude Shride grows up to 72" and blooms early to mid-summer. This Lily loves any sunny spot and blooms in early to mid-summer. Claude Shride prefers moist but well-drained soil. This lily attracts butterflies in spades and is beautiful when cut for arrangements. Once established, Martagon Lily can form a huge clump and result in what may be the biggest spectacle in your garden every season.


Common Name : Martagon Lily Claude Shride

Botanical Name : Lilium martagon Claude Shride

Plant Type / Life Cycle : Perennial

Light Requirements : Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade

Flower Color : Red

Mature Height : 48-72" tall (4-6 feet)

Bulb Size : 14 cm

Soil Type Loamy Soil, Well Draining

Advantages : Attract Butterflies, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers

Growing Lilies: 

True lilies are easy to grow and more popular every season. Since they are upright and take practically no space at ground level, it's easy to plant lilies between other established perennials and shrubs. Most can also tolerate some shade, which adds versatility for the gardener. There are many lily groups, but to keep it simple, consider only a few of the main types that are important to gardeners.

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