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Commander in Chief Lily
Commander in Chief Lily
This Asiatic lily produces an abundance of large, 6-8" blooms of shimmering, scarlet-red atop 3-4' tall plants. This stunner grows almost anywhere in zones 3 to 9 in full sun to partial shade.... Read More »
- Zone 3-9
- Height 36 - 48 inches
- Flowering Date Mid summer
- Sun Exposure Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Ship As 12-14 CM BULB
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Cannot ship to: AE AK GU HI PR
Product Description
This Asiatic lily produces an abundance of large, 6-8" blooms of shimmering, scarlet-red atop 3-4' tall plants. This stunner grows almost anywhere in zones 3 to 9 in full sun to partial shade. You'll adore these blooms, but deer won't—they tend to avoid it.
Product Details
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Botanical Name:
Lilium 'Commander in Chief' (Asiatic) - Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Height/Habit: 36 - 48 inches
- Spread: 15 - 18 inches
- Spacing: 10 - 12 inches
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Flowering Date: Mid summer
- Planting Instructions: Plant with 4" of soil above the bulb. Plant in fall or very early spring. Plants should be spaced 12'' apart.
- Winter Care: If fall planted, mulch the first winter. Remove in early spring before growth starts
- Shipped: 12-14 CM BULB
- Growth Rate: Moderate once established. It takes 6 - 8 weeks for a good root system to develop
- Shipping Season: Spring
- Flower Color: Red
- Flower Form: Large upright facing flared flowers in bold terminal panicles
- Foliage Type: Dark green, lance shaped, 3" - 4" long, 1/2" - 3/4" wide
- Pruning: Cut back spent flower stems by 1/3 After flowering. Remove flowers as they fade.
- Pruning Time: After flowering
- Fragrance: None
- Soil Requirement: well drained is important.
- Watering Requirement: Average, medium moisture needed. Do not allow soil to dry out but do not overwater.
- Restricted States: AE AK GU HI PR
Shipping
When will my order ship?
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:
| 2024 Spring Shipping Schedule | |
| Zone | Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, and Shrubs |
|---|---|
| 3A-3B | 4/29/24 - 5/31/24 |
| 4A-4B | 4/29/24 - 5/31/24 |
| 5A | 4/18/24 - 5/31/24 |
| 5B | 3/25/24 -5/31/24 |
| 6A | 3/11/24 - 5/31/24 |
| 6B | 2/26/24 - 5/31/24 |
| 7A | 2/22/24 - 5/31/24 |
| 7B | 2/19/24 - 5/31/24 |
| 8A | 2/15/24 - 5/10/24 |
| 8B | 2/12/24 - 5/10/24 |
| 9A-10B | 2/5/24 - 5/10/24 |
| Last Order Date | Zones 3A - 7B: 5/27/24 Zones 8A - 10B: 5/10/24 |
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