Lily (Lilium) Apricot Fudge - flower bulbs and perennial plants from Holland

Lily Apricot Fudge (Double asiatic Lilium 'Apricot Fudge'). A novelty! You have definitely never seen a lily like this before. But if you did, you would not immediately recognise that this flower is a lily. It is very different from its relatives, other Asian lilies. It looks a bit like a rose, but the stamens give it away.

Appearance

Yes, this is really a lily! You will love its very unusual flower shape and warm apricot colours. The flowers rise on short peduncles. It is a hybrid of the Asian lily. Its colour and shape will give you a feeling of happiness!

• The flowers are small, facing upwards. They differ from other varieties by attractively wrapped wavy petals.
• The stamens are long with heavy dark orange anthers. They are collected in a bunch and proudly rise above the petals.
• The stems are straight, thin, but strong. One flower-bearing stem gives a whole bouquet.

This variety is suitable for growing in containers and outdoors. When planting, the distance between plants should be within 20 cm, and the planting depth should be 15 cm. The plant does not need support. The height of the plant is 35-45 cm (although there are also specimens higher), and the width is 10-25 cm. This plant should be planted in groups of at least three bulbs. The location is full sun or partial shade. The soil needs to be fertile and well-drained. Heavy soils are also suitable. This variety can withstand temperatures down to -35 ° C. Bulb size: 12 cm +.

Before planting, lily bulbs should be stored in the refrigerator on the bottom shelf or in a frost-free basement. Having assembled a collection of different varieties and types of lilies (of different flowering periods), you can enjoy the continuous flowering of these beautiful flowers until autumn.