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Lilium (x) longiflorum 'Caddy' Butterfly Tropic® - Easter Lily

Lilium (x) longiflorum 'Caddy' Butterfly Tropic®
Easter Lily, Trumpet Lily

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The rather fabulous flowers of this hybrid lily are double, of a rich red-orange colour, slightly scented. Very long-lasting, they bloom from July on leafy stems of dark colour reaching 70 cm to 1.20 m in height. It is a particularly hardy variety, exceptional for bouquets. Plant the bulbs in spring in a rich, well-drained soil.
Flower size
16 cm
Height at maturity
1 m
Spread at maturity
45 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time April to May, October
Recommended planting time February to May, October to November
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Flowering time July to August
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Description

The Lilium 'Caddy' 'Butterfly Tropic', a remarkable hybrid Lily Longiflorum-Asiatic (LA), makes an extraordinary cut flower. Doubles or semi-doubles, slightly fragrant, they display a beautiful satin red-orange colour. A very beautiful plant, both in borders and in bouquets.

The Lilium 'Caddy' 'Butterfly Tropic' belongs to the Liliaceae family. This hybrid is the result of a cross-breeding between the Lilium longiflorum, native to Japan, and various Asian varieties. This cultivar, developed by the Dutch breeder Laan Flora Facilities B.V. in 2023, produces flowers described as double, cup-shaped, pollen-free, with 6 large petals surrounding a few wider and smaller petals. The outer petals have deep red tones, while the central ones are more orangish with honey-colored veins. Rare small dark purple-red spots can be observed. The slightly undulate and incurved petals add a refined touch to this flower. Its robust, straight stems, very dark in colour, reach between 70 and 120 cm in height, bearing 4 to 7 flowers 15-18 cm in diameter, facing upwards. The flowers emit a light fragrance that pleasantly complements their visual presence without being overpowering. The dense green foliage remains throughout the season, highlighting the plant's erect and elegant habit. The vegetation dries up in autumn, while the bulb goes into dormancy. The bulbs are reserve organs with fleshy overlapping scales.

The LA hybrid Lily ‘Caddy’ blooms after 11 to 12 weeks of cultivation. The flowering date can be brought forward by planting the bulbs in pots early in the season, in a conservatory or a temperate room.

The 'Butterfly Tropic' Lily is majestic in floral arrangements, paired with blue delphiniums 'Sky Blue-White bee' and ball dahlias 'Ice Baby', for example. In the garden, it can also be paired with lavender-blue flowering perennials such as Nepetas. Winter protection, in the form of a thick mulch, is not unnecessary in very cold regions. Lilies appreciate having their feet in the shade, small bushes will help prevent the stems from leaning in the wind.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 45 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time July to August
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 16 cm
Fragrance slightly scented
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Lilium

Species

(x) longiflorum

Cultivar

'Caddy' Butterfly Tropic®

Family

Liliacées

Other common names

Easter Lily, Trumpet Lily

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference23423

Planting and care

The Lilium 'Caddy' 'Butterfly Tropic' prefers soils that are moist and rich in humus, it does not appreciate very dry, poor, or poorly drained and very clayey soils. It is a variety that tolerates cold winters well. You will plant it in the sun, in spring or early autumn, burying the bulbs 15 cm deep (under two to three times the size of the bulb) in a pocket of soil mixed with leaf compost. Surround them with a pocket of sand to prevent rotting and slug attacks, while allowing them to grow more easily. Mark the planting location, as the vegetation only starts in April.

Growing in a deep pot allows the plant to overwinter in an unheated, cool, but frost-free room. This method also allows the bulb to be "forced," meaning advancing the vegetation resumption and flowering period. To do this, the pot will be stored in a very bright and slightly heated room before the beginning of spring.

When the stems reach 30 cm high, discreetly stake them. If red insects appear, treat them without delay, they are lily beetles whose larvae can devour all the leaves. The most effective method is to catch them manually, be careful, they drop as soon as you touch them, so put a box underneath. After flowering, it is useful to cut the faded flowers halfway to keep the bed beautiful during the summer.

Planting period

Best planting time April to May, October
Recommended planting time February to May, October to November
Planting depth 15 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Container, Greenhouse
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 6 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil moisture Moist soil, humus-bearing, sandy, fertile, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Prune the flower stems after flowering.
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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