Corleone Asiatic Hybrid Lily Bulbs

Corleone Asiatic Asian Longiflorum Lily Bulb

Corleone Asiatic Asian lily bulbs are fragrant Longiflorum or LA lilies. Add to the greatness of your garden, with bright red, slightly fragrant, Lily Corleone. Its’ name evokes thoughts of passion, richness, class and distinction.Corleone’s blood red blooms are bred to be especially vigorous. Along with a consistently high bloom count. See Corleone live and in bloom at our annual lily festival!

Crossed between the Easter Lily (Lilium longiflorum) and Asiatic hybrid lilies. Longiflorum (LA) lilies are a fabulous garden and cut flower lily. Also imagine a slightly fragrant, larger-flowered Asiatic lily.

About Asiatic Asian Lilies

Asiatic or Asian lilies are very easy to grow garden plants. Grown from a bulb, they adapt well to most soils. Also, great for forcing to bloom indoors. They are prolific reproducers and bloomers. Likewise, excellent-long lasting flowers. Also perfect for container growing. Or landscape border plantings! Asiatic lilies produce no scent. Making them great for allergenic sufferers!

Asiatic Asian are true lilies of the lilium family. And are the hardiest, most popular lilies. As well as, producing long-lasting flowers. Beginner at growing lilies? Asiatic Asian lily bulbs are the easiest of lilies to grow. Additionally, the first of the season to flower. And they multiply fast. Easy care, they do well in many zones. USDA hardiness zones 10 all the way to 3.

History of Asiatic Asian lilies run deep. Painted flowers were found adorning walls in Egyptian pyramids. And, Chinese paintings. Also found in the circle of Louis XIV.

Oriental hybrids are cross bred with this cultivar. Therefore, producing many different shades, colors, etc.

Their flowers are large. Likewise, 5″ to 6″ inches across. Furthermore, their large bulbs store a lot of food. Also, giving plenty of flower power. Even grown with sub-par soil, water and fertilizer. Asiatic Asian lily bulbs come in a wide range of colors. Red, pink, yellow, orange, white. Additionally, more shades and colors! And color combinations. Except blue.

Location of Corleone Asiatic Asian LA Lily Bulbs

Site selection is important for any LA Asian lily bulb.. Choose locations that are in full sun mornings. Then afternoon shade. Likewise, all lily bulbs grow best in a soil ph of 6.2 to 6.5. Therefore, test your soil ph. Amend as needed. However, neutral (7.0) is OK. Corleone Asiatic Asian lily bulbs cannot tolerate boggy soil. Planting areas should be tested for drainage. Again, amended prior to planting.

Incorporate our Power Grow Potting Mix/Soil Amendment. into any soil. Increasing drainage, aeration, nutrients. Their bulbs are available on line from us Fall to early Spring. Do not wait to plant until Spring. Corleone LA lily bulbs sprout early. Therefore, it’s best to order and plant Fall. Fertilize twice annually Spring and Fall with our Power Grow All Season Lily Bulb Fertilizer.. Also, plant bulbs 4 to 6 inches deep. With the pointed part upward. Corleone Asiatic Asian Longiflorum lily bulbs sprout and bloom every year. They can be planted in containers, too.

Planted properly and cared for, Corleone Asiatic Asian lily bulbs produce many bulb-lets each year. Also, increasing in size over time. Lightly mulch lily bulbs before the ground freezes. The Asiatic hybrid lily, have always been a selection of fabulous garden and cut flower lilies.