Lilium martagon Duo - Martagon Lily

This Duo Martagon Lily, comprising Lilium martagon Rose and Lilium martagon var. Album, brings together two beautiful forms of this iconic botanical lily from the Alps. Their flowers, in the shape of a turban, come in a soft pink with speckles for the Lilium martagon Rose and in immaculate white for the Lilium martagon var. Album. Their flowering, which begins in June, extends over several weeks until August. The foliage of these lilies is deciduous, consisting of lanceolate leaves arranged in whorls along the stem. They have an elegant and graceful habit, with the floral stem reaching up to 1.50 m in height. The flowers, in addition to their colour, are distinguished by their unique shape and slightly curved petals. These plants take a little longer to establish, but the bulbs can withstand fairly low minimum temperatures. Although they tolerate periods of drought, they thrive in cool and well-drained soil.

The duo consists of:

- x 1 Lilium martagon Rose: its delicate pink flowers are speckled with purple. Measuring 5 cm in diameter, they are arranged in airy clusters on sturdy stems. Up to 50 flowers bloom on each tubular stem, which is smooth and slightly purple. The plant can reach a height of 1.50 m when in bloom.

- x 1 Lilium martagon var. album: this lily impresses with its pure and luminous white flowers. Its large flowers, measuring up to 6 cm in diameter, proudly stand on sturdy stems reaching 1.30 m. Its flowering, coinciding with that of its pink counterpart, brings visual complementarity to borders and beds.

Bulbs labeled separately.

Martagon Lilies are ideally planted in autumn to allow them to establish before winter. These plants adapt perfectly to borders, beds, and rockeries, and can also be grown in pots for those with a balcony or terrace. The ideal substrate for these lilies is a rich, cool, and well-drained soil. In the garden, these lilies can be planted together to create a beautiful contrast between the pink and white flowers. Alternate the bulbs of each variety to maximize visual impact. Allow for a spacing of about 20 to 30 cm between each bulb. This allows the plants to fully develop. Plant the bulbs at a depth equivalent to three times their height. This depth ensures good anchoring and protection against winter frosts.

To accompany the Martagon Lily Duo in the garden, choose plants that have similar needs and matching colours. The Astrantia major 'Roma', with its pale pink flowers, forms a magnificent contrast with the lilies and can be planted mixed with them, offering a different texture while extending the flowering period of the bed. The Geranium 'Rozanne', with its blue flowers, adds a touch of fresh color and will be used as an attractive foreground. The Digitalis purpurea 'Alba', known for its tall white flower spikes, is ideally positioned in the background, forming a backdrop that highlights the lily flowers.