Asiatic Lily 'Centerfold'

Lilium

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lilium (LIL-ee-um)
Synonym
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage
Textured
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
By dividing the bulb's scales
From bulbils
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Division
1 - Asiatic hybrids
Flower Shape
Trumpet
Flower Habit
(b) Out-facing
Bloom Size
3" to 6" (76 mm to 150 mm)
Color Pattern
Spotted
Brushmarks
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Kenai, Alaska

Clifton, Colorado

Jacksonville, Florida

Hampton, Illinois

Durham, Maine

South China, Maine

Bay City, Michigan

South Plainfield, New Jersey

Southold, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Coshocton, Ohio

Butler, Pennsylvania

Florence, South Carolina

Hixson, Tennessee

Kalama, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
1
negative
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WEST WARREN, MA | March 2012 | positive

This plant seems to be very hardy; this is my first time attempting to grow such a plant. Mine have yet to bloom, but considering that I'...Read More

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West Chazy, NY (Zone 4b) | July 2009 | positive

This lily is doing well in my garden in zone 5a, multiplying well. It is a yellowish white with dark markings.

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(Zone 8a) | March 2009 | neutral

My Centerfolds struggled thru their first year and did not return. Did I not take good enough care of them? Were they poor quality bulb...Read More

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Kenai, AK | August 2006 | negative

Although the lily will grow here it is not a sturdy lily and certainly not a show stopper. It will die out in an extremely harsh winter.

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Waxhaw (Charlotte), NC (Zone 7b) | July 2005 | neutral

Interesting markings on this otherwise uninteresting lily.

G
Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | June 2005 | positive

I love the markings on this lily. The colors contrast very well and have a beautiful stance in the garden.

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