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The Lily ‘Nove Cente’, ‘Lilium Asiatic’, is a fall planted bulb. Asiatic hybrid lilies with their straight stems, high bud count and generally brightly spotted blossoms, vary in shape from simple open bowls to flowers with exquisitely recurved petals. Colors of Asiatic lilies range from the softest pastels to fiery reds and oranges that practically ignite when the sun shines on them. The Nove Cente produces bright yellow flowers with good flowerbud count. This plant blooms for a 3-4 week period in the summer. Plant immediately after purchase, as the bulbs must not be left to dry out. Well-drained soil is a must, so avoid soggy ground. Plant where there will be some shade during the hottest part of the day so that flowers will hold their color. Remove faded flowers promptly for continuous blooming. At the end of the season, allow the foliage to turn yellow and die back. After a frost, clip back the stem near ground level and apply a mulch cover to ensure the bulb makes it through the winter months. If planting in a container, start off in a cool, shady location for proper root growth. This Lily is good for containers, cut flowers, and borders. They attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

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The Asiatic Lily Fata Morgana, ‘Lilum Fata Morgana, also known as Asiatic double lily, has extremely bright yellow flowers with 5-7 flowers per stem. The antlers have been replaced with petals producing a double flower. The dark green foliage makes a great contrast with its flower color. Fata Morgana has a plant height of 39 and is one of the newest Lilys on the market today. This lily is a little different than the rest, for it does not produce pollen in the middle of the flower, giving it a longer bloom time. Blooming in mid to late June, Fata Morgana should be planted in full sun and in a well drained soil. Proven to be resistant to rots and virus, it should not be left out of the perennial garden.

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The Lily ‘Boogie Woogie’, ‘Lilium OT Hybrid’, a fall planted bulb, provides a lovely combination of huge creamy yellow flowers with a pink edge on a sturdy stem. ‘Boogie Woogie’ is an outstanding performer in any summer garden. OT Hybrid Lilies are the result of combining really big-flowered, heavy scented Orientals with earlier flowering, sturdy Trumpet Lilies. This plant will bloom for a 3-4 week period in the summer. Plant immediately after purchase, as the bulbs must not be left to dry out. Well-drained soil is a must so avoid soggy ground. Plant where there will be some shade during the hottest part of the day so that flowers will hold their color. Remove faded flowers promptly for continous blooming. At the end of the season, allow the foliage to turn yellow and die back. After a frost, clip back the stem near ground level and apply a mulch cover to ensure the bulb makes it through the winter months. If planting in a container, start off in a cool, shady location for proper root growth. This Lily is good for containers, cut flowers, and borders. They attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

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