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

(Asiatic lily 'Corsage', Lilium 'Corsage'). New! This is a hybrid of the Asian lily group. It has delightful pastel pink petals with a creamy white centre and deep burgundy freckles, which are also concentrated in the centre of the flower. They are out-facing and resemble stars. It should be noted that this flower has no pollen, and is perfect for cutting or mass planting near footpaths. The Corsage lily blooms in early summer, usually 90 days after planting in the ground. The flowers are funnel-shaped, consisting of three petals and three sepals, which are very similar to each other. The flowers exude a light scent. The size of the flower is from 12 to 15 cm in diameter. Strong reliable stems, resistant to adverse weather conditions. Narrow leaves remain green throughout the growing season.

Appearance

Asian lilies have graceful flowers of various tones and do not offer special requirements for growing conditions. In this group, there are lilies of pure, bright colours, and variations of pastel tones, as well as two-tone and variegated ones. This is undoubtedly an advantage of many varieties of lilies that are readily cultivated in gardens and used as cut flowers. The lower varieties of 'Asians' are also used to fill containers. The Corsage lily belongs to the group of Asian hybrids, which are characterised by high resistance to soil and climatic conditions, including resistance to winter frost. This group includes species found in Asia that were later crossed with each other. Asian hybrids are characterised by early flowering. This group includes the lily hybrids that are most resistant to disease - therefore, they are highly valued by flower growers and are widely grown.

• Flower diameter: 12-15 cm
• Flower shape: funnel-shaped
• Plant height: 90-100 cm

Lilies from this group bloom in late June and July, and are among the first to bloom. They prefer sunny positions, but also grow well in partial shade.The bulbs of this lily are planted in mid-spring or autumn before frost. Make sure that the lilies will grow in well-drained, fertile soils. In addition, any slightly acidic soils, including heavy clay soils, are suitable for this variety. The lily is very hardy. It is a reliable plant! It looks great in flower beds, borders, and bouquets. Looks better in groups of 3-5 (or more). Differs in very high frost resistance: withstands temperature drops down to -40 ° C. Needs support. The plant is 90-100 cm tall (although there are specimens higher).