Martagon Lily ‘Peppard Gold’ - Shade Tolerant Turk’s Cap Lily Bulb for Woodland Gardens

Martagon Lily ‘Peppard Gold’ Overview

Lilium martagon ‘Peppard Gold’ is a distinctive Turk’s Cap lily prized for its golden-orange, recurved petals adorned with dark speckles. This perennial bulb is well-suited for shaded environments, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens and shaded borders where many lilies struggle to thrive.

Key Features

• Unique Turk’s Cap flowers with recurved petals
• Shade-tolerant, thriving in partial shade to full sun
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Long-lived perennial that naturalizes over time
• Suitable for cut flower arrangements

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Lilium martagon ‘Peppard Gold’
• Type: Perennial bulb
• Flower Color: Golden-yellow to orange with dark speckles
• Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer
• Height: 3–5 feet
• Light: Partial shade to full sun
• Zones: 3–8

Growing Information

Martagon lilies are slow to establish but are long-lived once settled. The first year should focus on root development, with best flowering performance typically beginning in years two to three. Once established, these lilies reliably return each year.

Plant bulbs 6–8 inches deep in well-draining, humus-rich soil. Maintain evenly moist soil without waterlogging. Allow foliage to die back naturally and avoid disturbing the bulbs after planting, as they do not tolerate transplanting well.

Ideal Uses

• Woodland gardens and shaded borders
• Cottage gardens and naturalized plantings
• Pollinator-friendly landscapes
• Collections of rare plants