Pieton Asiatic Asian Lily Bulbs
Asiatic Asian ‘Pieton’ Lily Bulbs are slightly fragrant Asiatic lily flowers and easy to grow. Pieton two-toned lilies are a knockout lily flower! The bright yellow petals with dark maroon-brown spots at the base of the petals. Therefore, giving the lily a truly unique look. Sturdy stems make it great for any flower arrangements and bouquets. As well as background accents in a perennial garden. See Pieton live and in bloom at our annual lily festival!
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.
The Asiatic hybrid lily, have always been a selection of fabulous garden and cut flower lilies. Also, imagine a larger, slightly fragrant flowered Asiatic lily.
Location of Asiatic Asian Pieton Lily Bulbs
Site selection is important for any 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. Pieton 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. Pieton 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. Pieton Asiatic Asian Longiflorum lily bulbs sprout and bloom every year. They can be planted in containers, too.
Planted properly and cared for, Pieton 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.