Lilium New red asiatic seedling

Lilium 'New red asiatic seedling' is part of a new generation of selected hybrid Asiatic lilies known for their small size and prolific flowering. They are particularly well-suited to container gardening to decorate terraces or balconies. Their short stems, which bear at least 8 flowers, remain in full bloom for 4 weeks. This variety has star-shaped, bright carmine red flowers, complemented by dark green foliage. This bulb is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained moist soil. It is also a beautiful addition to flower beds and makes an excellent cut flower.

The genus Lilium belongs to the Liliaceae family, and its representatives are bulbous plants that are generally very cold-resistant in soils that do not retain excessive water in winter. 'New red asiatic seedling' lily is a very recent hybrid, rare in the horticultural trade. It was obtained through cross-breeding various Asiatic species, including the vigorous and adaptable Lilium longiflorum.

This bulb remains dormant underground during winter. Its growth begins around April, producing a leafy stem. It will reach about 40-45 cm (16-18in) high when in bloom, and the clump will spread indefinitely over time, with the bulbs producing bulblets through vegetative propagation. Its flowering takes place from mid-June to mid-July, depending on the climate. Along the leafy stems, trumpet-shaped flowers measuring up to 8 cm (3in) in diameter appear on a mature plant. They are a beautiful shade of red, enhanced by the satin-like substance of the petals that reflects light. The throat of the flower is slightly darker and dotted with small brown spots. The stems are covered with alternate, spiralled, dark green, narrow, and shiny leaves.

This lily will thrive in light and fertile soil and prosper year after year in any well-drained soil enriched with compost or potting soil. You can grow it with low-growing perennial plants as it likes having its base in the shade. It can be planted in pots with blue lobelias or nemophilas for example. It can also be used in flower beds, in small groups interspersed with other perennial or annual flowers such as campanulas, daylilies, love-in-a-mists, poppies, foxgloves... It can also be paired with compact blue or white agapanthus in full sun. Creeping phlox, aubrietas, or silver falls will cover its base with an elegant carpet. This small lily is ideal for borders, and of course, for bouquets.