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What is the name of this flower ?



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It looks like a Crown Imperial Fritillaria.

25 Apr, 2013

 

Yes, crown imperial (fritillaria imperialis)

25 Apr, 2013

 

I have just seen this on Paulthegardener blog and he advises to watch out for Lily Beetle on it .....

25 Apr, 2013

 

found 2 pairs on mine yesterday, needless to say they are no more. but what a way to go.... if you get my meaning :o)

26 Apr, 2013

 

Just found six in one plant - grrrrr

26 Apr, 2013

 

The lily beetles larva overwinter in the bulbs themselves, so if you want to get a head start, dig up the bulbs (if you can) when dormant and check carefully around the top of the bulb. We have had a lot fewer since I started digging up the Lily bulbs in Autumn and removing any nasties.

26 Apr, 2013

 

Owdbuggy - what about martagon lilies? Don't they resent disturbance?

26 Apr, 2013

 

Probably, but since I do not have any I have never found out from personal experience.
Certainly the other lilies I grow are ok, as long as they are re-planted before they begin to dry out.

26 Apr, 2013

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