Asiatic & Oriental Hybrid Lilies: Complete Growing Guide

Asiatic Hybrids: Early summer, strong erect stems 1.5–4.5 ft. 4–6 in. blossoms: white through yellow/orange to pink/red.

Oriental Hybrids: Midsummer to early fall. 2–6 ft stems. Large (to 9 in.), fragrant flowers: pink/white petals with center stripes and speckles.

Planting & Care

Plant ASAP after purchase (poor storage). Delay? Cool place. Shriveled bulbs? Moist sand/peat until plump/rooting.
Space 1 ft apart. Depth: small bulbs 2–3 in., medium 3–4 in., large 4–6 in.
Viral (mosaic) infection incurable—buy healthy bulbs from reliable sources. Destroy mottled/stunted plants.

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