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Grow Your OwnSummer-flowering bulbs

Lily Dark Secret - Asiatic Lily

Taylors Bulbs

SKU 1108797
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Buying season

Available in spring for summer flowers.

Expected back in spring

Our summer-flowering bulbs return in spring. This item is currently out of stock; check back for the new season’s range.

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Summer-flowering bulbs

About this variety

Lily Dark Secret is a stunning variety of lily with it's deep burgundy flowers. Perfect for pots and planters on a patio or in a border. This is a form of Asiatic liliy which are very easy to grow and maintain and will come back year after year. Plant them in well drained rich soil in a bright spot in your garden and they will thrive. You should plant lilies 6 inches deep as this will help with stability and better rooting. They look fantastic when planted in clumps of 3, 6, or 12 What's the difference between Oriental and Asiatic Lilies?
- Asiatic lilies bloom early summer. Oriental lilies bloom mid to late summer.
- Asiatic lilies have smaller stems and usually have one colour. Oriental lilies are taller and larger flowers and can have two tone colours. What to know
- Blooms in early summer
- Hardy perennial
- Makes an excellent cut flower
- Plant from February onwards,
- Flowering peroid: June
- August
- Plant in Full sun or partial shade
- Likes well drained soil
- Plant bulb 15cm deep
- Plant height: 80cm
- Pack contains 2 bulbs
Flowering months
June, July, August
Flower colour
Purple
When to buy and plant

Buy summer-flowering bulbs in spring. Plant according to the variety’s instructions; tender varieties may need to be started under cover and planted out only after frost risk has passed.

Planting and growing

Choose a position and compost suited to the variety. Follow the pack for planting depth, spacing and whether it suits a container or a border.

Aftercare

Water as needed and feed according to the variety’s guidance. Some plants need support. Check whether bulbs or tubers should be lifted, dried and stored frost-free over winter.

A little advice goes a long way

Bring your garden photos to Newlands in Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Our horticultural team can help you choose for your soil, light and growing space.

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