Lilium x marhan 'Mrs. R. O. Backhouse' (Mrs. R. O. Backhouse Lily)

Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-7 54" tall Origin: Hybrid

This lily hybrid (L. martagon x L. hansonii), winner of the Award of Garden Merit, is a 1921 introduction from England's Robert Ormston Backhouse, who liked the selection so much, he named it for his wife, Sarah Elizabeth. The 4.5' tall stalk is topped in June (NC) with lovely pendent, golden-orange flowers that are heavily speckled with purple dots. The buds emerge pink, and the pink color remains on the outside of the petals after opening. We have had very good luck growing these despite our summers. Still, moist soils and cool sites are best. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)