Lilium 'Cote d'Azur'

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Asiatic Upfacing Lily

Lilium ‘Cote d’Azur’ has flowers with a brilliant fuchsia center which fades to a lighter pink at the ends of the petals. The petals are lightly speckled. The blooms are upfacing with reflexed petals curving backward. The stems stand 36 inches high and bear up to 12 flowers per bulb. Cote d’Azur is an Asiatic hybrid. Asiatic lilies generally bloom earlier than other lilies and will have a higher bud count on a straight stem. These are the easiest lilies to grow, are quite winter hardy and reproduce readily. Typically they are not fragrant. The unsurpassed grace and beauty of lilies make them a lovely addition to the garden. Lilies love full sun, but will do well in partial shade. They tolerate hot summer days, as long as the bulbs are deep enough to remain cool. Lower plants surrounding the lilies will help protect their roots from drying out. Lilies make an excellent cut flower with long lasting blooms and buds that continue to mature and open after cutting.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
May - June
July - August
Bloom Color:
Pink
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Specimen Plant
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Plant Type:
Bulb
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8