Fairy Morning Lily is a Turk's cap lily that produces an extraordinary abundance of downward-facing blooms in a silvery peachy-pink-golden tone, with up to 30 flowers per plant creating a luminous display against green foliage. This hardy perennial reaches 48 inches tall and flowers in midsummer, thriving in zones 3 through 3 with full sun exposure. The petals develop deep red speckling as they mature, adding intricate detail to each delicate 2 to 3 inch blossom. Though martagon lilies establish slowly, by their second year they transform into a spectacular cottage garden centerpiece that naturalizes over time.
Full Sun
Moderate
3-3
48in H x ?in W
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Moderate
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This is a lily that demands patience but rewards it spectacularly. The sheer abundance of bloom, 30 flowers per plant, combined with that mesmerizing peachy-pink-golden hue creates an almost ethereal glow in the midsummer garden. The deep red speckles that appear at maturity add a sophisticated complexity to what might otherwise be a simple pink flower, and the downward-facing form gives the whole plant an elegant, almost Japanese sensibility. By year two, established plants put on a show that justifies every season of waiting.
Fairy Morning Lily shines in traditional cottage gardens and perennial borders, where its tall stature and abundant blooms create vertical interest and a romantic aesthetic. The downward-facing flowers work beautifully in mixed plantings and naturalized settings where the lily can establish a presence over multiple seasons.
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Plant bulbs in fall or very early spring before active growth begins. Choose a location with full sun and excellent drainage. Space bulbs 6 to 8 inches apart and set them at a depth of approximately three times the bulb height. Expect slow establishment in year one; flowering will increase noticeably by year two.
Allow foliage to remain after flowering until it yellows and dies back naturally; this feeds the bulb for next season's display. Remove spent flower heads if desired to redirect energy toward bulb development, but leave the stem and leaves intact. Cut back only after the foliage has completely dried.
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