Bulb · Liliaceae family
Martagon lily
Lilium martagon
In short a 10-second read
Martagon lily (bulb) grows to 0.6–0.8 m tall and 0.2–0.3 m wide when mature. It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average soil. It flowers in June–July; the flowers are pink or white. Hardy to −40 °C.
× spread 0.2–0.3 m
Where to plant
Sun, soil, frost.
It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average soil. Hardy to −40 °C.
Sun
Tolerates several positions — choose to suit the rest of the garden.
Soil and water
average · watering: moderate
Soil: loamy, sandy, humus-rich
Soil pH 6.5–8
Frost
It copes with a normal winter outdoors.
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Next to a person
Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
What to do and when.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Flowers
June–July · pink or white
Planting
bulb: September–November
Winter protection
not needed
Overwintering
It copes with winter on its own.
It overwinters outdoors without protection, hardy to −40 °C.
- Needs no protection
- Hardy to −40 °C
- Dies back in winter and regrows in spring
What to combine it with
Same needs, different flowering.
They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
When does Martagon lily flower?
In June–July; the flowers are pink or white.
Does Martagon lily tolerate shade?
It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.
How much space does Martagon lily need?
At maturity 0.2–0.3 m wide and 0.6–0.8 m tall; recommended spacing 23 cm.
Does Martagon lily survive winter outdoors?
Yes, without protection, hardy to −40 °C.
Where the data comes from
The data is indicative — we are still comparing it with further sources. Last checked 20 October 2026.
Show sources (18)
- Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder — Lilium martagon
- NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox — Lilium
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — Lilium martagon
- GBIF Occurrence Search API — Lilium martagon
- Wikidata (CC0) — Lilium martagon
- EPPO Global Database — Lilium martagon
- Foerster-Stauden, katalóg
- Gärtnerei Strickler
- Fluwel
- RHS - Bulbs: growing guide
- RHS: Lilium martagon
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: EASIN, EU, Slovakia, Czechia, Germany, Poland, Denmark
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