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How to Grow and Care for Showy lily

Showy lily, also known as Brilliant lily, Lanceleaf lily, Martagon

Showy lily requires a moderate level of care, thriving best in well-drained soil with adequate watering. Special care must be taken to ensure soil moisture is consistent without waterlogging, and to provide support for the tall stems when in bloom. Staking the plants or providing a sheltered location can help protect the heavy blooms from wind damage.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Showy lily

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Moderate
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-6.5
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	4-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Varieties of Showy lily

Showy lily 'White Twinkle'

The downward-facing blooms of the showy lily 'White Twinkle' are creamy white with deep red markings near the center of the flower. The variety was introduced in 2000 and is valued by gardeners for its unique yet elegant coloration and its attractiveness to pollinators. The flowers also do well in a vase.

Showy lily 'Citronella'

The showy lily 'Citronella' is notable for its bright, decorative flowers that are yellow in color and spotted throughout with red. An Asiatic lily, it will typically bloom earlier than other lilies. The variety is also distinguished by the fact its flowers do not face up to the sun, but rather hang like a bell from the stem.

Showy lily 'Black Beauty'

Recognized as nearly indestructible, the showy lily 'Black Beauty' is a lily cultivar celebrated as being both disease tolerant and resistant to pests like beetles. While gardeners may love the physical appearance of this cultivar, the showy lily 'Black Beauty' also tolerates alkaline to acidic soils.

Showy lily 'Lady Alice'

Showy lily 'Lady Alice' has white flowers transitioning to apricot-orange toward the centers with cinnamon-colored speckles. The flowers are also fragrant. This cultivar is a hybrid of Lilium henryi and is a Division 6, or Trumpet, hybrid lily.

Showy lily 'Barbara North'

Showy lily 'Barbara North' is a lovely and prolific lily variety with a light fragrance and dark green leaves. Cultivated as a hybrid of other Turk's-cap lilies, it was named after its location of cultivation, which is Santa Barbara. Showy lily 'Barbara North' is popular as a back border plant for its tall and striking flowers, evergreen foliage, and ease of care.

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Showy lily displays large, trumpet-shaped flowers that can span up to 6 inches (15 cm) in width. They possess a rich color palette, often featuring deep pink to red petals with a white border, adorned by prominent brownish-purple spots. The prominent stamens at the center add a striking contrast with their orange anthers. The plant's stature is notable, reaching heights of 3 to 4 feet (90 to 120 cm), with lance-shaped leaves arranged in whorls or spirals that trace the length of the robust stem.