Lilium mackliniae

Also Known As

Shiroi Lily
Shirui Lily
Siroi Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

7a-9b

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Lilium mackliniae plant details

Lilium mackliniae is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lilium mackliniae

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, showy, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lilium mackliniae

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lilium mackliniae is a rare species in cultivation and in the wild found naturally only in a small geographical area in northeastern India where it is endangered. It was first discovered by Frank Kingdom Ward in 1946 and named for his second wife, Jean Macklin. The unique, large, downward-facing, bell-like blooms are usually white to pale pink on the inside and darker pink on the outside and are borne 1-7 flowers per stalk. Grow in rich, evenly moist, somewhat acidic soils high in organic matter in part sun to shade.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A rarely grown species lily named by the famous plant hunter Frank Kingdon Ward for his wife. Endemic to the Naga Hills of NE India where it grows on grassy slopes amongst various rhododendrons including macabeanum and johnstoneanum. This species grows to around two feet in height with nodding open bell-shaped flowers of the most exquisite pale pink in late spring – stunning. A fantastic and choice species of great beauty and charm. Best in a well-drained but organic soil with summer irrigation, sun or light shade.