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'Arabian Night' Martagon Lily
Arabian Night Martagon Lily is a captivating plant, adorned with deep red flowers, aptly named Turks Cap due to their unique shape. These flowers are accentuated with streaks of gold, adding to their exotic beauty. This variety is especially attractive, displaying a rich, dark colour palette and robust buds. When these buds bloom, they curl back on themselves, further solidifying their resemblance to a Turk's cap. An astonishing fact about the Arabian Night is its productivity. It can produce a stunning display of over 30 flowers on a single stem, each flower reaching approximately 7cm in diameter. Additionally, the plant itself can grow up to an impressive 1.5m tall.
 
Interestingly, these lilies have distinct preferences when it comes to their environment. They thrive best when the flower heads are exposed to the sun, soaking up its rays, which contributes to their vibrant bloom. However, they also require shade at their base, or 'feet', creating a balance between sun and shade that allows them to flourish.

How to plant Martagon Lilies

  • These Lily Bulbs should be planted as soon as possible. 
  • Find a location with full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil. 
  • Martagons tend to like their heads in the sun and feet in the shade.
  • Martagon Lilies like a any soil from Acidic to Alkaline, chalky, sand or loam based.
  • Arrange the Lilies in an odd-number grouping.

Planting Martagon lilies in the garden

  • If planting in the garden, Martagons prefer a humus-rich, you can add horticultural grit to your soil to improve drainage.
  • Plant in groups for the best display (e.g 3 bulbs to a group), plant the bulbs about 12-20cm (5-8") apart.
  • Space the groupings at least 60-90cm (2-3ft) apart.
  • Plant the bulbs with 10-15cm (4-6") of soil above them.
  • Plant with pointy end up and roots down.
  • Martagon lilies will flower early Summer.

Planting Martagon lilies in pots

  • If planting in pots, plant 3 bulbs in a 10-14" 'patio type' pot using good-quality, multi-purpose compost.
  • Martagon lilies do well in John Innes No.3 compost.
  • Plant the bulbs with 10-15cm (4-6") of soil above them.
  • Plant with pointy end up and roots down.
  • Ensure there is adequate drainage holes. 

Description

Arabian Night Martagon Lily is a captivating plant, adorned with deep red flowers, aptly named Turks Cap due to their unique shape. These flowers are accentuated with streaks of gold, adding to their exotic beauty. This variety is especially attractive, displaying a rich, dark colour palette and robust buds. When these buds bloom, they curl back on themselves, further solidifying their resemblance to a Turk's cap. An astonishing fact about the Arabian Night is its productivity. It can produce a stunning display of over 30 flowers on a single stem, each flower reaching approximately 7cm in diameter. Additionally, the plant itself can grow up to an impressive 1.5m tall.
 
Interestingly, these lilies have distinct preferences when it comes to their environment. They thrive best when the flower heads are exposed to the sun, soaking up its rays, which contributes to their vibrant bloom. However, they also require shade at their base, or 'feet', creating a balance between sun and shade that allows them to flourish.

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This item is dispatched all year around.
All orders should be dispatched within 3-5 working days.
Postage cost to the UK (excluding N.Ireland) is £5.50.
Orders over £50 qualify for FREE delivery.
Unfortunately, we are not currently delivering to the EU. See Delivery page.
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All returns must be returned at your cost within 7 days of receipt.
Payment for the returned goods will be refunded within 7 days of the goods being received by us, less the postage charges.

Planting & Growing Instructions

How to plant Martagon Lilies

  • These Lily Bulbs should be planted as soon as possible. 
  • Find a location with full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil. 
  • Martagons tend to like their heads in the sun and feet in the shade.
  • Martagon Lilies like a any soil from Acidic to Alkaline, chalky, sand or loam based.
  • Arrange the Lilies in an odd-number grouping.

Planting Martagon lilies in the garden

  • If planting in the garden, Martagons prefer a humus-rich, you can add horticultural grit to your soil to improve drainage.
  • Plant in groups for the best display (e.g 3 bulbs to a group), plant the bulbs about 12-20cm (5-8") apart.
  • Space the groupings at least 60-90cm (2-3ft) apart.
  • Plant the bulbs with 10-15cm (4-6") of soil above them.
  • Plant with pointy end up and roots down.
  • Martagon lilies will flower early Summer.

Planting Martagon lilies in pots

  • If planting in pots, plant 3 bulbs in a 10-14" 'patio type' pot using good-quality, multi-purpose compost.
  • Martagon lilies do well in John Innes No.3 compost.
  • Plant the bulbs with 10-15cm (4-6") of soil above them.
  • Plant with pointy end up and roots down.
  • Ensure there is adequate drainage holes. 

Care Instructions

How to care for Martagon Lilies

  • Lilies can tolerate very cold conditions but they do not like to get wet.
  • If planting in borders in the garden, the soil must be well drained and, preferably, humus rich.
  • If planting in pots, make sure lilies are kept moist but do not get waterlogged.
  • Lilies prefer to be planted in a location with at least half a days full sunshine, if its a bit too shady they will lean their stems towards the sun.
  • Lily bulbs do not like to be dried out so they must be kept in soil at all times.
  • Try to plant your lilies where they will dry out after rain to prevent Botrytis, a fungus that spots the leaves. If you do see brown spots on your leaves, spray with a fungicide recommended for roses.
  • If planting in pots, it may be an idea to tilt the pots on their side in the winter to prevent waterlog.
  • When the Lily has finished flowering, cut any seed heads back and allow the foliage to die back naturally. Do not be tempted to cut the stem back until stems becomes hollow and brown.
  • Lilies like a cold dormant phase and are happy to stay outside throughout the winter, just ensure they don't get waterlogged as this will cause the to rot.
  • After a few years of flowering, you may find the Lilies produce less blooms, it may be time to lift your bulbs and divide them by breaking off the bulblets. All the bulbs will then need replanting.
  • To prevent Lily Beetles from damaging your lilies, we recommend using the Lily Beetle Prevention Spray or making up your own and using the Concentrate. This Spray (Grazers G4) will also stimulate growth of your lilies. 
  • You can feed your lilies with a Tomato Feed to stimulate and strengthen your lilies when you start to see signs of growth. Make up your tomato feed with half the recommended dilution (written on the instructions on the bottle) and feed once every 3 weeks.
£7.50

'Arabian Night' Martagon Lily

Turks Cap Lily, Arabian Knight
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Specification
Latin name: Lilium
Also known as: Turks Cap Lily, Arabian Knight
Colours: Deep Red with Gold
Aspect: Partial Sun/Partial Shade
Height: 150cm / 59"
Planting period: Spring
Soil Type: Any well-drained soil
Bulb Size: 16/18cm
Hardiness: Very Hardy - H6 (-20°C to -15°C)
Suitable for containers: Yes
Scented: Yes
Double flowered: No
Border Position: Front/Middle
Pollinator: Yes
Shipping est: Spring 2025
Delivery period: Spring (Feb to May 2025)
SKU SKU17726
  • Description
    Arabian Night Martagon Lily is a captivating plant, adorned with deep red flowers, aptly named Turks Cap due to their unique shape. These flowers are accentuated with streaks of gold, adding to their exotic beauty. This variety is especially attractive, displaying a rich, dark colour palette and robust buds. When these buds bloom, they curl back on themselves, further solidifying their resemblance to a Turk's cap. An astonishing fact about the Arabian Night is its productivity. It can produce a stunning display of over 30 flowers on a single stem, each flower reaching approximately 7cm in diameter. Additionally, the plant itself can grow up to an impressive 1.5m tall.
     
    Interestingly, these lilies have distinct preferences when it comes to their environment. They thrive best when the flower heads are exposed to the sun, soaking up its rays, which contributes to their vibrant bloom. However, they also require shade at their base, or 'feet', creating a balance between sun and shade that allows them to flourish.
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  • Planting & Growing Instructions

    How to plant Martagon Lilies

    • These Lily Bulbs should be planted as soon as possible. 
    • Find a location with full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil. 
    • Martagons tend to like their heads in the sun and feet in the shade.
    • Martagon Lilies like a any soil from Acidic to Alkaline, chalky, sand or loam based.
    • Arrange the Lilies in an odd-number grouping.

    Planting Martagon lilies in the garden

    • If planting in the garden, Martagons prefer a humus-rich, you can add horticultural grit to your soil to improve drainage.
    • Plant in groups for the best display (e.g 3 bulbs to a group), plant the bulbs about 12-20cm (5-8") apart.
    • Space the groupings at least 60-90cm (2-3ft) apart.
    • Plant the bulbs with 10-15cm (4-6") of soil above them.
    • Plant with pointy end up and roots down.
    • Martagon lilies will flower early Summer.

    Planting Martagon lilies in pots

    • If planting in pots, plant 3 bulbs in a 10-14" 'patio type' pot using good-quality, multi-purpose compost.
    • Martagon lilies do well in John Innes No.3 compost.
    • Plant the bulbs with 10-15cm (4-6") of soil above them.
    • Plant with pointy end up and roots down.
    • Ensure there is adequate drainage holes. 
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