Lilium 'Tiger Babies' (Complex Asiatic Hybrid)
Liliaceae
ORIGIN:
Garden Origin. Introduced by Columbia-Platte Lilies.
USDA PLANT HARDINESS ZONE:
5-8
SOIL:
Rich, well drained soil.
EXPOSURE:
Full Sun - Part Shade
GENERAL HABIT:
Hardy bulb. Flowering stems rises 2.5-3ft.
FOLIAGE:
Broadly narrow deep green, glabrous leaves. Young foliage
emerges deep purple.
FLOWER:
Primarily blooming in late June into July with secondary and
tertiary buds. 3-5 inch, slightly down-facing blooms are a
soft peachy-orange with prominent black spots. Very faintly
scented.
COMMENTS:
A vigorous hybrid strain (that all look pretty identical).
Wonderful planted with early summer blues such as
Delphiniums and Campanulas. Best grown as a mature
clump and multiples readily.
Liliaceae
ORIGIN:
Garden Origin. Introduced by Columbia-Platte Lilies.
USDA PLANT HARDINESS ZONE:
5-8
SOIL:
Rich, well drained soil.
EXPOSURE:
Full Sun - Part Shade
GENERAL HABIT:
Hardy bulb. Flowering stems rises 2.5-3ft.
FOLIAGE:
Broadly narrow deep green, glabrous leaves. Young foliage
emerges deep purple.
FLOWER:
Primarily blooming in late June into July with secondary and
tertiary buds. 3-5 inch, slightly down-facing blooms are a
soft peachy-orange with prominent black spots. Very faintly
scented.
COMMENTS:
A vigorous hybrid strain (that all look pretty identical).
Wonderful planted with early summer blues such as
Delphiniums and Campanulas. Best grown as a mature
clump and multiples readily.
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