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The Lily Group is the oldest of the RHS plant groups of the Royal Horticultural Society and is based in London, UK. Formed as a Committee in 1931 and as a Group in 1932, we celebrated our seventy fifth anniversary in 2007.

Lilium is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs. Most species are native to the temperate northern hemisphere. They comprise a genus of about 110 species in the lily family (Liliaceae). They are important as large showy flowering garden plants. Additionally, they are important culturally and in literature in much of the world. Some species are sometimes grown or harvested for the edible bulbs. The species in this genus are the true lilies. Many plants exist with "lily" in their name, some of which are quite unrelated to the true lilies.

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We welcome new members world-wide who have an interest in lilies and related plants, click here for joining details

Pollen Exchange
Members are asked to think seriously about Pollen Exchange in order to increase the setting of seed in reluctant or 'sterile' Lilies thereby increasing the conservation and production of species and interesting hybrids.
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Lilies and related plants
Although Alan Mitchell has invited LG members to write about their success in growing L. martagon from seed to flowering size, he would be more than happy to receive contributions that cover any other lily species or hybrid.
Contact: massmitch@tiscali.co.uk

Lily image Lily image From the RHS Lily Group Newsletter

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