Lilium Robert Swanson 16/18cm

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• Mature Height 250cm
• Mature Spread 40cm
• Plant Spacing 45cm
• Annual Growth 250cm

• Planting Plant at approx 15cm deep.
• Soil Type Fertile, well drained soil.
• Pruning Deadhead after flowering has finished. Leave as much foliage as possible so that energy is directed back to bulb.

Lilium bulbs will greatly appreciate the shelter of low growing shrubs or other plants near their roots. In active growth, apply water freely and it is advised that every two weeks you apply a high potash liquid fertilizer.A recent hybridisation of oriental and trumpet lilies to produce a giant, very fragrant range of varieties which can grow to 15.cm+ and produice 20-30 flowers per bulb when established.When planting, each bulb should be surrounded with a little sharp sand both under and above the bulb to keep slugs away and to ward off excessive wetness. As most liliums are stem rooting we strongly recommend you plant at 15cm deep.