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Lilium Asiatic mix

Lilium x asiatica
Asiatic Lily

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An assortment of 6 Asiatic lilies offering single or, more rarely, double flowers in red, yellow, pink or orange, depending on the plants. Easy to grow in light and non-chalky soil, reliable and faithfully returning each year, they bloom in the summer in flower beds, in pots or even in large rockeries. Excellent for cut flowers.
Flower size
9 cm
Height at maturity
70 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time April
Recommended planting time March to May
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Flowering time June to August
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Description

This assortment of Asitic lilies is a mix of 6 bulbs, varying depending on the batches, in a blend of orange, red, pink, and yellow. These long-lasting bulbs are easy to grow in light, non-chalky soil. Once well established, they faithfully bloom every summer, adding a touch of exoticism and colour to flower beds, pots, or even large rockeries. Elegant and graceful Asiatic lilies make excellent cut flowers.

The genus Lilium belongs to the lily family, its representatives are deciduous bulbs, with a narrow and very vertical tufted habit from spring onwards. They descend from various species native to Asia Minor and Central Asia. Each batch includes 6 lily bulbs among the following varieties: bright orange single flowers, orange single flowers, red single flowers with yellow hearts, yellow single flowers, dark red single flowers, bright pink single flowers, golden yellow single flowers, and double and fringed lemon yellow flowers. Each plant is 70 to 80 cm high when in bloom, and the clump spreads indefinitely over time, with the bulbs producing bulblets through vegetative multiplication. Flowering takes place between late June and August. Along the sturdy stems, 5 to 8 flowers measuring on average 10 cm in diameter open on a mature plant. Each flower is composed of 6 fleshy, shiny-textured petals, with variable colours depending on the varieties. The stems are sturdy and covered with alternate, dark green, narrow, and shiny leaves. The above-ground vegetation dries up and disappears in late autumn, while the bulb enters a dormant state.

These Asiatic lilies thrive year after year in neutral, humus-bearing, well-drained, and light soil that remains moist in summer. You can grow them with perennial plants, as they appreciate having their base slightly shaded. Lilies go well with daylilies, bellflowers, delphiniums, alstroemerias... They are perfect for flower beds, thrive in large borders, and pots, and are good cut flowers.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 70 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour multicoloured
Flowering time June to August
Inflorescence Cyme
Flower size 9 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Lilium

Species

x asiatica

Family

Liliaceae

Other common names

Asiatic Lily

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

The Asiatic lily appreciates humus-bearing, neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained and light soils, remaining slightly moist in summer. Plant it in full sun, with the feet in the shade, preferably in spring, planting the bulbs 15 cm deep in a pocket of soil mixed with leaf compost. Surround them with a pocket of sand that will prevent rot and attacks from slugs, while allowing them to grow more easily. Mark the planting location, as vegetation only starts in April. If red lily beetles appear, treat them immediately, as their larvae can devour all the leaves. The most effective method is to catch them manually but be careful, they drop as soon as you touch them.

After flowering, it is a good idea to cut the faded flowers halfway to keep the bed beautiful during the summer.

Tips for planting lilies in compact soil: Lily bulbs dislike clay soils that suffocate them and cause rot. In Eastern Europe, the following technique is used to help these bulbs survive the winter. Plant them on 'benches' built above ground level. These benches consist of a layer of gravel, on which tightly packed branches are placed. Then cover everything with a thick layer of compost 20 to 30 cm deep. Plant the bulbs in the compost, on which you can also let some ground-covering plants crawl.

On the terrace, you can create sumptuous pots with lilies. Choose a container that is large and deep enough (at least 16 cm in diameter for 1 bulb). Fill it with a mixture of garden soil, leaf compost, and sand. Plant the lilies in groups of 3 to 5 bulbs, 10-15 cm apart, then water abundantly. Place the pots in a cool room or outside once all risk of frost has passed. The ambient temperature should be around 12°C. When the shoots appear, place the pot in a conservatory or a very bright room, at a temperature of around 18°C. Apply liquid fertiliser twice a month until the flower buds appear.

Planting period

Best planting time April
Recommended planting time March to May
Planting depth 15 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich, loamy and well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions After flowering, cut the faded flowers halfway so that the flowerbed remains beautiful during the summer.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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