Pink Flight - Tiger Lilium
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Type: Liliums - Tiger Hybrids
Lilium Pink Flight is one of the minority of tiger lilies that does not have spots. Pink Flight has a lovely strong pink lily flower on tall stems with a hint of mauve and beautifully reflexed petals. The inflorescence is beautifully spaced with out
Aspect: Full sun to semi shade
Growing Zones: Zones 1, 2, 3 (refer to Climate Map)
Flowers: Dec;Jan
Product Type: Liliums - Tiger Hybrids
Product code: PIF
Scientific Name: Lilium hybrid
Supplied as: Bulb packed in peat
Water Wise: Yes
Colour: Pink
Planting Time: Jun;Jul;Aug;Sept
End Use: Garden;Cut Flower
Frost Hardy: No
Height: 100cm
Lilium hybrid (Zones )
Lilies are excellent growers for the Australian climate. There are many types and forms of lilies which are relatively easy to grow and hugely rewarding. Plant your lily bulbs on arrival in well drained soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5. Position them in a half sun/half shade location. Lilies are not heavy feeders, but fertilise with blood and bone or general purpose fertiliser at planting and then apply applications of high nitrogen fertiliser soon after emergence. Plant 10-15cm deep and 20-40cm apart. Liliums do not like too much frost so keep them sheltered. Give them regular watering during the summer especially before flowering. Mulching will help to keep their roots cool. Crowding can lead to fungus outbreaks on the leaves. Allow air movement around the plants and divide clumps after a few years. The bulb will go dormant in winter and the foliage can be cut back. You can lift when the stem is dead and can be easily pulled out from the bulb, around March - July but note that they do not like to be out of the ground for long. Roots are to stay attached to the bulb, and kept moist when out of the ground. These bulbs will naturalise to form clumps over a few years, so give them room to multiply. Lilies are great in pots, plant in large pots to reduce the chance of blowing over in the wind. You will have to watch the watering much more closely in a pot. It is best to use a specific bulb potting mix.
