Sprouting Asiatic Lily Bulbs

Hardy in zones 4 to 9 asiatic lilies come in pure white pink vivid yellow orange and red.

Sprouting asiatic lily bulbs. Asiatic lilies are the earliest to bloom and the easiest to grow. Soil should drain well but hold moisture to nourish the growing lilies. Technically asiatic lilies are hybrids derived from a variety of species according to the north american lily society bulbs in the group l. Apollo and c ô te d azur and the pixie series only 50cm 20in.

These are my favorite flowers next to daylilies which aren t really lilies at all. Information about the asiatic lily says they prefer soil to be slightly acidic as well. This allows the plants to develop a good root system. Adding organic matter will help improve the soil.

Almost all lilies grow well in containers although taller types require some support. Suitable cultivars include the short growing 60cm 2ft tall asiatic hybrids e g. The seeds produced after flowering can take several weeks to germinate it takes seed grown and up to three years before they bloom but. Suitable species include lilium auratum l.

Asiatic lilies are some of the most beautiful flowers that you can grow. A deep pot is essential for growing healthy asiatic lilies in a container. When planting bulbs place them 12 to 18 inches 30 to 45 cm apart and 4 to 6 inches 10 to 15 cm deep in full or partial sun. A location receiving.

Unlike some other lily species asiatic. Colors include reds pinks plums oranges yellows and white blooming in late spring and early summer. With their upward facing flowers they bloom early to midsummer. Plant asiatic lily bulbs in early spring or fall before frost in well drained fertile soil.

Asiatic lilies lilium asiatic grow from seeds or bulbs. This allows a good root system to develop. You can plant bulbs in the early spring and they ll likely flower later in the year then readjust to their normal bloom cycle the following year. Plant these bulbs in fall a few weeks before the winter brings freezing temperatures.

Asiatic lily bulbs will dry out quickly since they lack a paper like covering called a tunic.