Asiatic Lily 'Must See' - 5 pieces

CHF 22.75

Asiatic Lily 'Must See' - 5 pieces

Name: Asiatic Lily 'Must See' - 5 pieces
Brand: Lilium
Price: 22.75 CHF
Availability: OutOfStock

Lilium 'Must See'

CHF 22.75

Double Asiatic lily, every flower different
Play of green, white and orange with speckles
Pollen-free, no stains on clothes or table
Flowers in June and July
About 90–110 cm tall, pollinator-friendly

'Must See' is a double Asiatic lily in which no two flowers look alike. The narrow petals alternate between green, white and orange and are finely speckled. The flowers are pollen-free, so they leave no stains. An eye-catcher for bed, border and vase.

About this variety

'Must See' is a lily for anyone who likes surprises. The flowers are single, semi-double or fully double, and even on one plant they look different. The narrow, pointed petals show a mix of soft green, cream and orange, dotted with small dark speckles. The colours can change as the flowers age. The flowers face upwards and are around 11 cm across.

At about 90–110 cm tall, 'Must See' fits the middle of a bed or a border, where it acts as a focal point. Calm partners let its colours stand out best: grasses, lady's mantle or the dark foliage of heuchera. It also does well at the woodland edge or in a natural garden. It is only partly suited to pots. Sun or light partial shade is ideal.

Because the flowers produce no pollen, 'Must See' is a pleasant cut flower with no stains on tablecloths or clothes. Cut the stems when the first bud shows colour. In the garden, pollinators visit the flowers. It is hardy, even at higher altitudes, and puts on a new display of colour every year.

Planting

Plant the bulbs in autumn, from September to November, or in spring, from February to May. Set them 15–20 cm deep, around three times the height of the bulb, and 25–30 cm apart. Free-draining, loose soil in sun or partial shade is ideal. Keep the base cool with low planting.

Care

Water in dry spells and avoid waterlogging. The double flowers are heavy, so a cane gives support. Check leaves and buds for lily beetle. Leave the foliage after flowering until it turns yellow. Lilies are toxic to cats.

Specifications

Botanical name: Lilium 'Must See'
Genus: Lilies
Class: Double Asiatic lily
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Green, White, Orange
Flower size: 11 cm
Fragrant: No
Flowering time: June, July
Flowering season: Early summer, High summer
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 100 cm
Spread: 30 cm
Habit: Upright
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Pot and container, Wildlife garden and meadow, Woodland edge, Bed edge and border, Cutting garden
Soil type: Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Water needs: Medium
Planting time: February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
Planting depth: 5.9–7.9 in
Spacing: 9.8–11.8 in
Number per m²: 12
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
Hardiness zone (USDA): 3–8
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Only partly suitable for containers
Container note: Only recommended in a sufficiently large, stable, well-drained container.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Not suitable
Naturalising note: Persists for several years in a suitable spot, but does not normally spread over larger areas on its own.
For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly
Toxicity: Highly toxic to cats. Always keep the plant, pollen and vase water away from cats.