Lilium x dalhansonii 'Mrs. R.O. Backhouse'

Also Known As

Lilium martagon hybrid 'R.O. Backhouse' Delete
Lilium x marhan 'Mrs. R. O. Backhouse'
Mrs. R. O. Backhouse Martagon Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 54"
W: 12"

planting zones

3a-7b

Lilium x dalhansonii 'Mrs. R.O. Backhouse' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lilium x dalhansonii 'Mrs. R.O. Backhouse'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 54 IN tall
Flowers: orange and pink blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, showy, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lilium x dalhansonii 'Mrs. R.O. Backhouse'

USDA Zones: 3a - 7b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The martagon is a classic woodland lily with small, delicate, pendant flowers with recurved petals.'R.O. Backhouse' has straw yellow flowers with a soft magenta reverses and tiny red spots. Great in a part shade or woodland garden rising above hostas, arisaemas and Brunnera. Some martagon lilies will take a "year off" especially in the year after being first planted. Dig down carefully to investigate before fretting. [Lilium martagon hybrid 'R.O. Backhouse']