Northwest Blooms · Bulbs
Lilium martagon 'Fairy Morning'
Fairy Morning Martagon Lily
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Height
- 24–48 inches
- Width
- 4–8 inches
- Flower color
- Pink with peach blushes, golden petal edges, and variable garnet speckles
- Bloom time
- Early to mid-summer
- Light
- Partial shade to full sun
- Water
- Regular
- Fragrance
- Light, sweet
- Maintenance
- Deadhead spent flowers to promote new blooms; allow foliage to die back naturally in fall
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3–8
- Wildlife
- Bees
About this plant
Lilium martagon 'Fairy Morning' is a distinctive Martagon hybrid lily known for its elegant, downward-facing blooms. The flowers exhibit a gradient of colors, starting with pink buds that unfurl to reveal petals with peachy-coral and tangerine hues, adorned with burgundy speckles sometimes outlined in gold. These blooms typically appear in late spring to early summer, contributing a graceful touch to garden landscapes.
Originating from the Martagon group, 'Fairy Morning' is appreciated for its shade tolerance and resilience. It flourishes in moderate shade to full sun, preferring well-drained, slightly alkaline soils enriched with organic matter. Once established, this lily can produce numerous blooms per stem, enhancing its appeal in borders, woodland gardens, and as a cut flower.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Under Trees · Containers · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores · Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns
Design tip
Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Drift them in uneven groups for a natural look, and interplant with perennials that fill the gap after the leaves die back.
