ASIATIC HYBRIDS

"Lilies come mainly from the temperate woodlands of the Northern Hemisphere; therefore, they do not like dry heat.They are usually found growing near shrubs and other plants that shade their roots and keep the bulbs cool and moist. Lilies come in a huge variety of colors, shapes and sizes and can be grown both indoors and out. Some have strict soil requirements while others can be grown in ordinary garden soil. Lilies bloom from mid-spring to early fall depending upon the variety. Most Lilies are excellent cut flowers, each blossom often living for up to 8 days. However, when cutting for indoors, make sure to leave as much of the stem and leaves on the plant as possible in order to store food for the next year's flowers.

Asiatic hybrids were derived from a species that originated in Asia. They bloom in early summer, usually flowering for over a month. Their 4- to 6-inch blossoms, which may face up, out, or down, come in shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, lavender, and white. The plants produce compact growth and range from 2 to 5 feet high. They are great for growing in containers and for cutting and are quite disease resistant." from Botany.com.

"Asiatic lilies are the easiest to grow with upward facing flowers and no special soil requirements. Short ones are easy in pots" from Broadleigh Gardens.

"Asiatic lilies bloom in early summer, about 1 month before Oriental hybrids, with a different bloom style and color." from Farm Fresh Living.