Lilium martagon

This is a widespread and easily grown Eurasian lily. It has strong stems from 60-150cm tall which have whorls of deep green foliage and slightly hairy buds.

From these buds open hanging Turks-cap flowers of pink to pink-purple, the petals of which are flecked with violet-purple inside. The flowers are strongly perfumed, some say pungently so, but I find this pleasant.

The plant is variable and in addition to the usual range of pinks, this seed raised stock will also contain a few white plants as an added bonus.