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Lilium Asiatic Hybrids

Lilium (Asiatic Group)

Asiatic hybrid lilies are the easiest and most colourful lily group for UK gardens, flowering from June to July in every colour except blue. Upward-facing flowers on sturdy stems. No fragrance. Excellent in borders and containers. Hundreds of cultivars available. The best starting point for gardeners new to lilies.

Where to plant

Best aspect

South-facingEast-facingWest-facing

Border position

Middle of borderBack of border

When to plant and expect flowers

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

🌱

Plant

🌸

Flowers

How to grow lilium asiatic hybrids

Plant 15cm deep in autumn or spring. The easiest lily group to grow. No scent so plant where colour rather than fragrance is needed. Excellent in containers. Deadhead to prevent seed formation. Feed fortnightly with tomato fertiliser when buds appear.

Soil requirements

Soil type

loam, sand

Moisture

well drained

neutral, acid

Aftercare

Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering. Remove spent flower heads to prevent self-seeding.

Propagation

Scales
Bulbils
Offsets
Seed

Wildlife value

🐝 Attracts bees

🦋 Attracts butterflies

🦗 Attracts moths

Toxicity

Highly toxic to cats — even small amounts can cause fatal kidney failure. Mildly toxic to dogs and humans.

🐱 Toxic to cats

🐶 Toxic to dogs

🐴 Safe for horses

👤 Toxic to humans

Common problems

Lily beetle
Slugs on young shoots
Botrytis (grey mould)
Vine weevil in containers

Similar bulbs to grow

Alliums

Allium 'Purple Sensation'

Allium aflatunense 'Purple Sensation'

Irises

Iris × hollandica

Gladioli

Gladiolus communis subsp. byzantinus

Daffodils

Narcissus 'Ice Follies'

Grape Hyacinths

Muscari armeniacum

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