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Lilium 'Anastasia'
(Lily 'Anastasia')

Family - Liliaceae
Category - Bulb
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer
Hardiness - H6
Height - up to 2m (occasionally more)
Width - up to 30cm

Description: A bulbous Perennial with tall, upright stems. Glossy dark green leaves are Elliptic to ovate in shape. Large bowl-shaped flowers have recurved petals. The petals are rose-pink and gradually fade to white at the margins. Each petal has a bold, deep pink stripe running along the centre. The flowers are held in Racemes, often with 20 or more Blooms, and are produced from mid to late summer. The Blooms are highly fragrant and excellent for use as cut flowers.

Flower:

Large bowl-shaped lily flowers are recurved at the tips of the tepals. The tepals are rose-pink and gradually fade to white at the margins. Each tepal has a bold deep pink stripe running along the centre. Each bloom has a central group of stamens with orange anthers. The flowers are held in racemes on upright stems and are produced in July and August. The blooms are heavily scented.

Flower colour: Pink, white

Flower shape: Bowl-shaped lily flowers in racemes

Flowering time: July, August

Foliage:

Glossy dark green leaves are Elliptic to ovate in shape with pointed tips. The leaves are Alternately arranged on stiff, upright stems.

Foliage Senescence: Deciduous

Foliage Shape: Elliptic to ovate

Poison Information:

This plant is highly toxic to cats.

Propagation:

Division (separation) of offsets.

Cultivation:

Best in full sun in fertile, moisture retentive soil that is well drained.