Carpet Border Lily Mixture ~ Ordered 10/2017
- Light
Sun to Part Shade - Size
14-16 cm - Zone
3 to 8 - Bloom Time
Early to Midsummer - Height
15-18" - Soil Requirement
Prefers well drained soil, but will tolerate heavier soils.
DescriptionLet these shorter lilies shine at the front of a border.
Receive a standing ovation from your neighbours as you rollout this luxurious carpet of colour-saturated Asiatic lilies. Hardy buds atop very strong stems come in red, pink, white and a mixture and are very easy to grow. Although their height is smaller in scale, flower sizes match those of full-size Asiatic lilies. Blooms are 5–6" across and return year after year, spreading in number and beauty. All they need is a well-drained, undisturbed location. Parade these gems in front of a garden border or plant en masse for a phenomenal garden display. Showcase them inside as a glamorous bouquet. Lilium asiatic Details
Receive a standing ovation from your neighbours as you rollout this luxurious carpet of colour-saturated Asiatic lilies. Hardy buds atop very strong stems come in red, pink, white and a mixture and are very easy to grow. Although their height is smaller in scale, flower sizes match those of full-size Asiatic lilies. Blooms are 5–6" across and return year after year, spreading in number and beauty. All they need is a well-drained, undisturbed location. Parade these gems in front of a garden border or plant en masse for a phenomenal garden display. Showcase them inside as a glamorous bouquet. Lilium asiatic Details
- Botanical NameLilium asiatic
- FormPerennial
- Hardiness Zone 3 to 8
- Flowering TimeEarly to midsummer
- Light RequirementsFull Sun, Partial Shade
- Flower ColorA mixture of red, pink, white and yellow flowers
- Flower FormUpfacing, trumpet flower
- Foliage TypeNarrow, long lance-shaped leaves.
- Growth RateMedium
- Height/Habit15-18"
- Spread9 - 12 inches
- Planting Instructions6" deep and 9 - 12" apart
- Soil RequirementsPrefers well drained soil, but will tolerate heavier soils.
- Will TolerateClay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
- PruningDon't remove leaves until they have died down in fall. They help provide nourishment to the bulb for next season's blooms.