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Highlights

Striking Height – Grows up to 6ft, creating a dramatic garden focal point.
Perennial Beauty – Returns year after year with elegant white blooms.
Sweet Fragrance – Fills your garden or patio with a strong, natural scent.
Versatile Planting – Thrives in borders, beds, and containers.
Multiplies Over Time – Bulbs naturalise for an ever-increasing floral display.
Easy to Grow – Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade for best results.

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Lily 'Pretty Woman' – Towering Elegance & Captivating Scent

Transform your garden or patio with Lilium 'Pretty Woman', a robust perennial known for its impressive height and pure white blooms. Each bulb produces tall stems reaching up to 6ft (1.8m), topped with large, trumpet-shaped flowers that release a sweet, lingering fragrance. This variety is a favourite among gardeners for its ability to create a bold statement and its reliable return each summer.

Plant Benefits & Botanical Details

Genus: Lilium (True Lily)
Flowering Period: July to August
Mature Height: Up to 180cm (6ft)
Flower Colour: Pure white with a subtle sheen
Scent: Strong, sweet fragrance ideal for sensory gardens

Growing Guide & Care Requirements

Planting Time: Best planted from February to April for summer blooms.
Position: Prefers full sun or partial shade; ideal for borders, beds, and large containers.
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil; add grit or sand if your soil is heavy.
Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged during growing season.
Hardiness: Hardy in most UK regions (RHS H5); mulch in winter for extra protection.

Planting & Seasonal Care Tips

Bury bulbs around 15cm deep with the pointed end facing up.
Add slow-release fertiliser at planting and top-dress annually in spring.
Avoid cutting foliage until it yellows naturally—this helps bulbs store energy for next year.

Design Inspiration & Companion Plants

Create dramatic backdrops by pairing with Alliums, Agapanthus, or ornamental grasses.
Add to mixed borders for vertical interest or group in containers for patio impact.

FAQs

When is the best time to plant these bulbs?
The ideal time is from late winter through early spring (February–April) before the growing season begins.
How tall do Lily 'Pretty Woman' plants grow?
This variety can reach heights of up to 6ft (1.8m) when fully mature under optimal conditions.
What care do they need after flowering?
Allow foliage to die back naturally before removing; mulch in autumn to protect bulbs over winter.