Lilies and Related Plants - RHS Lily Group

Above, Stable Lilium japonicum population on H. Furihata’s Rock garden, 10.06.22.
endangered species, because Japan is suffering from environmental disruptions,
including ecocides, due to labour shortages in rural societies, by ageing and
depopulation. It was a custom for rural people to naturalise wild lilies near
them, in their gardens and/or farms. Such naturalised lilies last for several
years, but then they deteriorate. However, I found an exceptionally long lasting
population in my friend H. Furihata’s small Japanese rock garden, which has
both grace and dignity. There Lilium japonicum lilies keep flowering after more
than 50 years without his special care. With regard to small species lilies, such as
L . concolor Salisbury (1806), L . callosum Siebold et Zuccarini 1839, L . maculatum,
L . dauricum and L . longiflorum, which grow rapidly to flower within 2 to 3 years,
stocks should be conserved through repeated reproduction of the species listed
in this sentence.
While collecting material for my book many people provided pertinent help and
advice, as recognised in the acknowledgements section of my book. Additionally, I
am indebted to Jeff Coe, Webmaster, RHS Lily Group, who provided me with useful
advice and sent me valuable information about the botanical classifications of the
genus Lilium, Alan Hooker, Seed Distribution Manager, RHS Lily Group, for kindly
providing me with information about the nature of Japanese lily seeds and Alan
Mitchell for his editorial help with this article.
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