Uchida L. speciosum var. Rubrum

Very Unique
Introduced from Japan; Ils. Koshikijima. A strong and sturdy selection of the species lily Speciosum var Rubrum due to well adapted growing habits was selected, Thus, named ‘Uchida.’ The elegantly recurved, pink-and-white petals with darker spots. Lilium speciosum ‘Uchida’ grows to 4′ tall and perfumes the late summer garden with a light, spicy fragrance. I love this species with its  splendor of truly florescent pink blooms towards the end of the season.  I actually have paired it with Flore Pleno, another species that is consider having  a wild behavior. Such a welcome color for this stunning species.

Plant prefers acidic spot well drained soils and full sun. Keep soil damp, and do not let it dry out.  In the fall, I cover the area with large amounts of leaf litter.

speciosum var. rubrum ‘Uchida’ IX(b-c/d) Parentage: selection from speciosum var. rubrum S: H. Uchida (pre 1939), N: M. Uchida (c. 1956), I: M. Uchida Inside brilliant crimson, tepals with narrow white margins; spots red and green; nectaries green; pollen dark red. Stems 1.2 m, dark green, with 8-10 fls (from 16-18 cm bulbs). Aug. Syn.: ‘Uchida Kanoka’; ‘Uchida Speciosum’. (Published in LYB 23: 75 (1960).)

Height:4 feet tall
Bloom Period: mid summer
Plant your dormant bulb: 6 inches deep
Light: Full Sunshine to Filtered Sun-rays