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Lilium tiny Ghost / 3L
Lilium Tiny Ghost
Confirmed format: 3 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Striking upward-facing blooms in rich red, purple, and burgundy hues
- Compact and dwarf growth habit reaching 30 to 50 cm in height
- Ideal for patio containers, window boxes, and front-of-border planting
- Midsummer flowering season from June to August with a light fragrance
- Easy care perennial that supports pollinators in the garden
Overview
Lilium 'Tiny Ghost' is a stunning dwarf Asiatic lily that brings vibrant colour and compact elegance to outdoor spaces. Producing large, upward-facing blooms in deep shades of red, purple, and burgundy over lush green foliage, this herbaceous perennial creates a striking focal point during the summer months. Reaching a mature height of 30 to 50 cm, its neat and sturdy stems fit effortlessly into containers, window boxes, rockeries, and the front of garden borders.
Why We Love It
- Dazzling upward-facing flowers in rich red, purple, and burgundy tones.
- Compact, dwarf stature that fits perfectly into small gardens and patio pots.
- Reliable midsummer display from June to August with a pleasant light fragrance.
- Easy-going and manageable care requirements suited for gardeners of all levels.
- Fantastic for adding striking colour and texture to cut flower displays.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Lilium Tiny Ghost |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Lily |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Foliage Persistence | Deciduous |
| Flower Colour | Red, purple, burgundy, and multicolour |
| Flowering Season | June to August |
| Fragrance Level | Light |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Growth Habit | Upright and clumping |
| Mature Height | 30–50 cm |
| Mature Spread | 20–30 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 (down to -20°C) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun, sun to part shade, or partial shade in a sheltered or exposed position. |
|---|---|
| Soil & Drainage | Thrives in loam, sand, clay, or chalk soils with free-draining or well-drained conditions. |
| Watering | Maintain a moderate water requirement, keeping soil average to moist. |
| Pruning | Prune in September or October as required. |
| Deadheading | Deadheading is recommended to keep the plant tidy. |
Perfect For
- Patio containers and window boxes
- Front-of-border planting and rockeries
- Small gardens and balconies
- Cottage garden schemes
- Cut flower displays
Good to Know
- Attracts pollinators and provides wildlife value during the summer.
- Compact and dwarf form means no staking is required.
- Toxic if ingested; toxic to cats and dogs.
Product Information
| Product Title | Lilium tiny Ghost / 3L |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lilium Tiny Ghost |
| Supplied Format | 3 litre pot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained
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