Lilium 'Jacqueline'
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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: 3-8.
Mature size:
Height: 24-36 inches (60-90 cm).
Flowering period:
July.
Flowering attributes:
Upfacing flowers of bright pink petals with a splash of yellow down the center.
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.
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Rainy Side Notes
Lilium ‘Jacqueline' is a brightly hued, Asiatic lily that doesn’t produce pollen. Sorry bees, but flowers lacking pollen means there won’t be rust-colored stains on the flowers, clothes or table linens when picking them for the vase. The bulbs produce up to 12 flowers each. In the garden, a stand of these bright and cheerful lilies is a sight to behold on a summer day in early July.
Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.
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