Manitoba Morning Martagon Lily

Manitoba Morning is a very choice selection from Martagon Lily breeding. It has rosy red flowers, lavishly marked with yellow and sprinkled with orange spots. Attracts hummingbirds. Somewhat fragrant and very numerous flowers on tall stems. Shade tolerant and somewhat more alkaline tolerant than other Lily types. Needs good drainage and regular watering. May fail to break dormancy and bloom the first season. Slow starter but very enduring. 16-18 cm bulb size. Botanical name: Lilium martagon 'Manitoba Morning'  Form: Perennial Hardiness Zone: 3-7 Flower Color: Rose red, orange speckled Foliage Type: Linear, green leaves arranged in whorls or spirals up the stems Bloom time: June Height: 4 ft  Spread: 8 inches Light requirements: Filtered sun  Plant depth: 5 inches of soil over top of bulb  See "Growing Tips" for more detailed instructions Tips and Growing Instructions Visit our How-To Cultivation Library for more growing tips. Lilium martagon thrives in sub-alpine meadows, wo