Lilium Abbeville pride

Lilium ‘Abberville’s Pride’ is a truly show-stopping lily that brings tall, elegant stems topped with large, beautifully formed blooms—perfect for adding a touch of luxury to summer borders and patio pots. The flowers are wonderfully eye-catching, opening over several weeks in summer and making superb cut flowers too (they’re long-lasting in a vase and instantly make arrangements look “florist level”). Lilies are also brilliant value in the garden: each bulb can produce multiple blooms, and once established they return year after year, building into bigger clumps with even more flower power.

Plant ‘Abberville’s Pride’ through borders for height and drama, or group a few in a large container near a doorway or seating area so you can enjoy the blooms up close. They mix beautifully with roses, Salvias, Nepeta and ornamental grasses—and because lilies grow vertically, they’re ideal for adding colour without taking up lots of ground space.

Planting Instructions

When to Plant:

Plant lily bulbs in autumn or spring, when the soil is moist and workable. Avoid planting when the ground is frozen or waterlogged.

Where to Plant:
Choose a position in full sun or light shade with well-drained, fertile soil. Lilies prefer their heads in the sun and their roots cool—ideal for borders, cutting gardens, and large containers. If planting in pots, ensure excellent drainage.

How to Plant:

• Depth: Plant bulbs around 15 cm (6 inches) deep, or roughly 3 times the bulb’s height.
• Spacing: Space bulbs 20–30 cm (8–12 inches) apart for a bold, natural-looking group.
• Soil Prep: Work in garden compost and add grit if your soil is heavy to improve drainage.

Watering:
Water well after planting. Keep the soil evenly moist during active growth, especially in dry weather, but never allow bulbs to sit in waterlogged ground.

Aftercare Tips:

• Stake stems if grown in a windy spot.
• Feed with a high-potash fertiliser (such as tomato feed) as buds begin to form for stronger flowering.
• Deadhead spent blooms, but leave the stem and foliage to die back naturally—this feeds the bulb for next year.
• In containers, keep pots just moist and sheltered over winter.

Top Tip:
For the best display, plant lilies in groups of 3–5 bulbs and underplant with low perennials (or add a mulch) to keep the roots cool. For cut flowers, remove the pollen-bearing anthers to reduce staining indoors.

Plant Details

Flowering Period:
Summer (typically June - August, depending on season and site)

Height:
Approx. 36–48" (90–120cm) (varies with conditions)

Position:
Full sun / light shade