Lilium 'Anastasia'

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Oriental/Trumpet Hybrid Lily

Lilium ‘Anastasia’ has gorgeous flowers with striking hot-pink centers blending to white at the end of each petal. The flowers are huge and outfacing, measuring 6 to 8 inches, with a strong sweet fragrance. A single stem may grow as tall as 6 feet or more and hold up to 20 blooms. Anastasia is an Orienpet lily, a cross between an Oriental lily and a Trumpet lily, which combines the tall, strong stems of the Trumpets with the fragrance and shape of the Orientals. These hybrids have an Increased ability to withstand late spring frosts as well as hot summer days. The unsurpassed grace and beauty of this lily make it 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:
Moist
Plant Shape:
Weeping
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
July - August
September - October
Bloom Color:
Red
White
Plant Type:
Bulb
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8