Lily Arabian Knight

Martagon Lily 'Arabian Knight' is a striking and elegant addition to any garden, offering a unique and dramatic display. With its deep mahogany-red petals, highlighted by golden-yellow edges and speckled with dark maroon spots, this lily creates a captivating and sophisticated visual effect. Its exotic, downward-facing, recurved blooms lend a graceful yet bold appearance, making ‘Arabian Knight’ a true showstopper in any garden.

Known as a Turk’s Cap lily, ‘Arabian Knight’ thrives in partial shade, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, mixed borders, and naturalised areas. This hardy perennial reaches impressive heights, adding both structure and elegance to your garden, while its long blooming period from early to mid-summer ensures weeks of vibrant, eye-catching colour.

Ideal for creating drama and contrast in shaded spaces, ‘Arabian Knight’ also excels in pollinator gardens, where its striking blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. The long-lasting flowers make it a perfect choice for cut flower arrangements, bringing its beauty indoors while contributing to a healthier garden ecosystem.

Learn how to grow Lilies

• Bloom Colour: Deep mahogany-red petals with golden-yellow edges and maroon speckles, creating a dramatic and sophisticated look
• Bloom Shape: Nodding, recurved flowers with a unique Turk’s Cap form, adding a graceful, exotic touch to the garden
• Blooming Period: Early to mid-summer, ensuring an extended display of vibrant colour over several weeks
• Height: Reaches impressive heights of up to 5 feet, creating a striking focal point in the garden
• Spread: Tall, sturdy stems producing clusters of 20–50 flowers per stem, each bloom adding to the lily's visual appeal
• Foliage: Long, narrow leaves that complement the flowers and provide structure to the plant
• Light Requirements: Thrives in partial shade, ideal for woodland gardens and shaded areas
• Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
• Watering Needs: Keep the soil consistently moist but well-drained to prevent water-logging
• Planting Depth: Plant bulbs about 10–15 cm deep for optimal root development
• Plant Spacing: Space bulbs about 25–30 cm apart to allow for healthy growth and air circulation
• Fragrance: Light fragrance that adds an extra layer of charm without overpowering the senses