Lilium Roselily Aisha - Lily

The Oriental Lily 'Roselily Aisha' is a variety with double flowers that belongs to the group of oriental lilies. It offers large upward-facing flowers, in a bright and shining white, without pollen. The flower center and the slightly undulating midrib veins of the petals are infused with lime green. The fully double flowers have layers of overlapping petals and, being pollen-free, they last longer and have a lighter fragrance than simple oriental hybrids. Robust, this oriental lily blooms faithfully in very well-drained, non-calcareous soil in a bed, in a pot, or even in a large rockery.

The genus Lilium belongs to the lily family, its representatives are bulbous plants with deciduous vegetation that disappears in winter. In spring, leafy stems emerge from the ground, rising up to form a narrow and very vertical tuft. 'Roselily Aisha' is a horticultural hybrid obtained by cross-breeding various species native to the Far East. This plant reaches approximately 75 to 90 cm in height when in flower, and the clump spreads indefinitely over time, with bulbs producing bulblets through vegetative multiplication. In August, umbels of flowers appear, directed outwards, generously displayed. They are trumpet-shaped, very wide, measuring up to 20 cm in diameter, and are very pleasantly fragrant. The stems are sturdy, covered with alternate, dark green, shiny, lanceolate leaves.

Oriental lilies require specific conditions to thrive, slightly more demanding than those of Asian lilies. They prefer a humus-rich, well-drained, non-calcareous soil, as excess moisture in winter can harm the bulbs. In acidic soil, their colors become more intense. Partial shade, especially in the afternoon, helps prolong flowering and preserve the brilliance of the flowers. For an elegant bed, Lilium 'Roselily Aisha' pairs well with yellow-green or colorful lilies, gladioli, or daylilies. Grasses and perennials around the lily help shade the soil and stabilize the stems against the weather. Oriental lilies are also grown at the edge of a grove, surrounded by small bushes like rhododendrons or azaleas, and are perfect for creating beautiful bouquets.