As with alltrue lilies, Asiatic lilies are toxic to cats and dogs to a lesser extent.
Asiatic Lily Care
Here are the basic requirements to care for Asiatic lilies.
Light
Plant Asiatic lilies outdoors in a location that receivesfull or partial sun.
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These plants require at least six hours of direct sunlight per day.
Soil
Choose a spot for Asiatic lilies with loose, moist, well-drained soil.
These plants preferslightly acidic soilwith good drainage.
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Prepare beds by addingorganic compost to the soila few weeks before planting.
Plant bulbs about 6 inches deep to keep them cool during the hot summer months.
Give plants 1 to 2 inches of water per week.
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Watering the plants daily or every other day may be necessary in hot, dry weather.
Fertilizer
Feed established Asiatic lilies with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring.
Work the fertilizer into the soil as the first shoots emerge.
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When planting new bulbs in the fall, add a small amount of fertilizer granules to the planting hole.
Pruning
Asiatic lilies don’t require pruning.
When its stems and foliage are green, leave them on the plant.
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Allow foliage to die back naturally in winter.
When cutting flowers for bouquets, leave at least one-third of the stem on the plant.
Deadheading these lilies will not spur another bloom and is not necessary.
However, if you prefer to tidy up, snip any fading flowers where the petals meet the stem.
Leave as much stem and foliage in place as possible.
see to it each new clump has at least two sets of leaves and a root system.
Plant the bulbs and water well after planting.
Keep the soil moist as plants re-establish.
Carefully remove them from the plant, including any small roots that may have formed.
Scales
Propagation by scaling is the process of taking pieces from a bulb and planting them underground.
Remove four to eight scales near the bulb, then coat both in fungicide.
Bulblets will grow after six to 12 weeks.
Potting and Repotting
Asiatic lilies fare well in containers.
Find one with holes for drainage, then add potting mix.
Plant the bulbs, leaving about 6 inches below the top edge.
If you use dwarf bulbs, plant them 2 inches apart.
Cover the bulbs with potting mix.
Cover plants with an organic mulch like straw or shredded leaves to protect them until spring.
Treat them both withinsecticidal soaporneem oil.
Botrytis blight is one of the most common diseases to affect Asiatic lilies.
The disease shows up as brown or tan oval-shaped spots on the leaves.
Basal rot is also a typical infection.
Use an organic fungicide to combat these diseases.
Expect flowers in May, June, or July, depending on the variety and your growing zone.
What Do Asiatic Lily Flowers Look and Smell Like?
Asiatic lily flowers are upright-facing, six-pointed blooms that come in a variety of bright colors.
They often have spots on the inner portion of their petals and stamens that might have a contrasting color.
Unlike some other lilies, Asiatic lilies are planted for their appearance rather than their scent.
Mix organic matter into the soil when planting for more blooms.
Prune spent flowers (but leave the stems intact) to promote healthy blooms next year.
Common Problems With Asiatic Lily
Asiatic lilies are easy to grow and maintain.
Cut back on watering and allow the soil to dry out before watering again.
An Asiatic lily will produce one bloom per season that lasts about a month.
Asiatic lilies will spread in the garden, especially if planted in areas with the right conditions.
These include rich and well-drained soil and plenty of air circulation.
Yes, Asiatic lilies are perennial plants and will grow back yearly with proper care and conditions.
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