How To Grow... Tree lilies

These towering trumpets are faithful flowerers that return time and again. And believe it or not, they tend to get even taller as the years go

- Anne Swithinbank

By early summer, tree lilies have a habit of appearing quite suddenly amongst other plants in a border, and I often forget I’ve planted them until they are tapping me on the shoulder. Perfect for beds and pots, these tall, vigorous lilies are almost guaranteed to grow well, flower profusely, and not only return faithfully year after year but also increase in height.