Species Asiatic lily
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Asiatic lily

Lilium 'Windsong'

The Asiatic lily (Lilium 'Windsong') is a beautiful species of lily that features large, pastel blooms in shades of pink, lavender, and white. With its upright stems and toothed petals, it provides a romantic touch to any garden. It is a fairly easy plant to grow, preferring shade and moist, well-drained soil. These lilies will flower year after year with the right care, and you may even be lucky enough to be rewarded with sweet fragrance from its blooms. Plant them in spring for an abundance of colorful blossoms in the summer months, and Asiatic lilies will bring a touch of beauty to your garden.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Bulbils,Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Flowers:

Rose-pink withyellow tinted throat Flowers In Summer

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

watering

Asiatic lily (Lilium 'Windsong') requires moderate watering for best growth and performance. Water the lily thoroughly when the soil surface is dry, typically once a week during the growing season. Avoid waterlogging the soil, as this can easily lead to root rot. During periods of heavy rain, check the soil to make sure the soil does not stay waterlogged for more than a few hours. Reduce watering frequency in the winter when the plant is dormant, as it does not require as much water at this time.

sunlight

Asiatic lilies, like Lilium 'Windsong', need direct sunlight for at least 6 hours a day in order to maximize their growth and bloom. It's best for the plants to be in direct sun from late morning to mid-afternoon, when the sun is strongest, to help promote flowering. If planted in a location where they get less than 6 hours of sunlight, the plant may not achieve its full growth potential. Additionally, the foliage may become weakened or yellow, as too little light can cause carbohydrate deficits.

pruning

Asiatic lilies, such as Lilium 'Windsong', should be pruned at least once per season in late winter or early spring. To prune, it is best to start by reducing the strong, vigorously growing stems by about 1 third of their length. This will help promote bushier, better branched growth. In addition, any dead, damaged, or diseased stems should be removed to promote healthier growth. Finally, after flowering has finished, any spent flower stems should be removed to prevent the plant from re-seeding itself.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
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Starts Flowering

Lilium 'Windsong' typically starts flowering in June.

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