Asiatic Care (Divisions I)
One of the easiest to grow, is the diverse division of asiatics. I feel that with the unique flower shapes, colors, patterns and even the orientation of the flower ( 1a upward, 1b outward, or 1c downward), this division creates a plethora of options for unique charm and outstanding performance within the every day gardens. Many multiply rapidly creating dramatic large clumps in a few seasons. Their unique bold colors create outstanding displays of tropical wonderment within your oasis of summer beauty.
These lilies are considered hybrids and they were derived from the species listed below and subspecies.
L. amabile: aka friendly lily/ lovable liliy
L. bulbiferum: aka orange lily, fire lily, Jimmy’s Bane
L. callosum
L. cernum
L. concolor
L. dauricum
L. davidii aka David’s Lilly
L. lankongense Lankong Lily
L. leichtlini. Leichtlins’ Lily
L. pumilium Coral Lily
L. lancifolium L. tigrinum
L. wilsonii Sukashi Yuri
These above species, come from all over the world, ranging from European territories, China, Korea and Japan. ( L. prior to the named species represents (Lilium), the taxonomy of the plant that is being referred too.
Peak bloom time for the majority of this division is June and July. Sometime you may have a surprise with a different bloom time.
Asiatic Do NOT Have a Fragrance.
Structure of the stem have narrow grass like leaves alternating up the stem.
The flowers can be umbel or raceme. Meaning that the flowers can come out from one given point. ( appearing as a bouquet ready to be cut from the stem and placed into a vase), or that they will have long pedicels and produce an abundant of flowers forming an inflorescences. As a floral designer these can be cut out individually, and placed separately within the designs you’re creating.
Soil is not really an issue unless it doesn’t drain. They hate wet feet, so to speak. You will always find me with a bag of sand close by, where I will toss in a handful with some perlite that I add to the mix when planting in gardens. I will speak more on fertilizers and amendments in a future thought…..