Lilium sulphureum

Slightly nodding elongated trumpet flowers, which are white outside and creamy to yellow within, characterise this wonderful lily from China which makes one or two flowers per stem in July and August.

It has been suggested that this needs heat, this is untrue. Glasshouse protection is only needed if you wish to set seed on this late-flowering species, in cold climates, otherwise it is fine in the garden and a valuable and lovely late autumn plant, in all of its slightly variable colour forms, which can range from pale yellow to cream, all with a yellow throat.