Lilium 'Fantasy'
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ASIATIC LILY
Family: Liliaceae
Pronounced: LEE-lee-um
GROWING GUIDE
Geographic Origin:
Garden.
Plant Group:
Bulbs.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: A1-A3, 1-9, 14-24.
USDA zones: 3-10.
Heat zones: 8-1.
Mature size:
Height: 3-4 feet (1-1.2 m).
Flowering period:
July.
Flowering attributes:
Upfacing flowers of soft yellow petals fading to pink tips, and darker pink centers.
Light:
Full sun to light shade.
Soil:
Humus rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil.
Feeding:
In spring, when lilies are at the spear stage of growth (like asparagus), fertilize with a complete organic fertilizer. Do not feed again for the rest of the year; excessive fertilizing can promote disease and soft growth.
Propagation Methods:
As soon as the foliage dies back, dig bulbs and remove scales, bulbils and offsets from bulb; immediately replant.
Rainy Side Notes
Lilium ‘Fantasy' is a subtler lily with its soft yellow petals that have soft pink tips. Blooming in July, it extends the Asiatic lily season. The flowers are smaller than others in this group, and have more presence in the garden when planted in clumps of five or more.
Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.
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