I discovered Flower Friday last year while visiting Lorilin@Bugbugbooks and have been having a blast sharing some flower pictures and information. Please check out Lorilin’s blog if you haven’t already for book reviews and more!
Today’s Flower is:
Asiatic Lilies
I’m assuming that these are Asiatic and not hybrids because they are very short and never get above 2-3 feet. I believe mine are maroon and pink, although the maroon almost look purple.
I adore this lily because they last fairly long and come back every year with more.
It’s recommended that you fertilize in the spring, but what we do is leave leaf mulch and natural matter around the plants and they seem to do just fine.
I couldn’t resist and had to cut some for a bouquet. They do wonderful in bouquets and last over a week.
- Botanical Name: Lilium asiaticum
- Zones: 3-9
- Important fact: Poisonous to cats
Lilies are my favourite flower and these are beautiful! They make a gorgeous bouquet!
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I’m glad you love them too! I agree and just love them in bouquets. It’s nice bringing them indoors. Thanks so much for sharing! ❤
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These are so pretty, M! Look at that bouquet! I am not having luck with these sadly. Some bugs keep eating them. The leaves must be tasty. I planted several again last year and they are still struggling. I’m thinking about trying some in a pot just to see. Love love yours!
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Thank you so much, Jennifer! I’m sorry you have some pest on yours. I can recommend something that might help, but it does have chemicals in it. I have to use it on our roses every year because of the beetles. It’s Bayer Rose and Flower care liquid. It fertilizes, treats disease and treats insects -all in one. It comes in a big blue bottle. You just mix it with water and pour it at the base of the plant. It literally works like magic! I hope it works for you if you try it. I do think there’s a beetle that eats lilies, but I’m not sure. Here’s a link for the Bayer in case you’re interested. Thanks for your sweet comments as always, friend! ❤
https://www.lowes.com/pd/BAYER-ADVANCED-32-fl-oz-Flower-Food/3005267?cm_mmc=SCE_PLA-_-LawnGarden-_-OutdoorPesticide-_-3005267:BAYER_ADVANCED&CAWELAID=&kpid=3005267&CAGPSPN=pla&store_code=1956&k_clickID=b4eed818-4319-4aa8-a417-b4b0fac7e4e9&gclid=CjwKCAjwsdfZBRAkEiwAh2z65l-0AdDGtM5U69RxdwH2BULfV-l3m2rUhD6Fr4p4gVe4JeuTEBFaSxoCjXcQAvD_BwE
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I appreciate this recommendation, M! We definitely need to try something different because what we have been doing is not working. My roses (from my earlier blog posts) get visited by beetles, too, and boy, are they ever nasty! It very well could be beetles on my lilies too. My day lilies do well. They must not be tasty! Guess what- I have one, lone pink bloom on a lily today! We’ll see if it opens, and I’ll get a pic! Thank you for the advice. I want to run to Lowe’s right now! 😂 ❤️ 💗
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One of these days you are going to have to post a video showing off your entire garden. I’m just imaging this magical eruption of colour in your Spring/Summer yard. Lol
Thanks for posting these beautiful pics yet again. I love lilies and those deep colours are divine.
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Aww, thank you, Nina. Love your sweet comments. ❤ I'm so glad you love this flower too. Have a wonderful weekend. 🙂
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You’re welcome 😊😀
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Those are BEAUTIFUL!! What a lovely bouquet! 💖🌻🌼🌷
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Thank you! ❤
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Beautiful! When I look at these pictures, I swear I can feel myself relax.
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Thanks, Teri! I’m so glad. ❤ That's wonderful feeling.
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Absolutely gorgeous.
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You’re so sweet, Carla. Thank you. ❤ Hugs
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Very pretty – I have to get some of those for our garden!
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Thank you! I hope you do. They’re so easy to care for. ❤
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LOVE lillies! These are amazing.
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I’m so happy you love them! Thank you 🙂
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Have you ever had a butterfly bush? They are so cool! I always think of asking you when I see this Friday flower post!🦋🌺
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We did have a light purple one, but I’m not sure what happened to it. I ended up planting butterfly weed though and it’s all over now. I’ll look into getting another bush thought because they’re so beautiful and full! ❤
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There are soooooooooo many different types of lilies. They are all amazing. I didn’t know that these were ‘asiatic’ . They’re so colorful! 😀🌸
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There are! I’m amazed by them too. Thanks! ❤
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That bouquet is BEAUTIFUL!!
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Thank you, Laurie!! ❤ Hugs
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OMG these are stunning! One of my all time favorite flowers. Beautiful!
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I’m so glad you love these, Didi. Thanks for your sweet comments! ❤
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I love seeing bloggers’ gardens! Thanks for sharing these. The colors are stunning. 🌸🌹🌺🌻🌼
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Thank you!! ❤
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Beautiful flowers!
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Thank you! 💙
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