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Forever Susan Asiatic Lily

Lilium 'Forever Susan'

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ZONES  4-8 | Good to grow! Zone

When you grow ‘Forever Susan’ Asiatic Lily, you are adding true decadence to your late spring garden! Orange upward-facing blooms are painted with a rich chestnut hue and pair well with other hot colors. Its dramatic color scheme works well in large groupings or planted among perennials to add color and contrast. With so many flowers per stem, they are sure to be noticed by visitors and pollinators alike! (Lilium)

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Description

‘Forever Susan’ Asiatic Lily is easy to grow, easy to cut, and easy to love. Asiatic Lilies are incredibly floriferous, with broad blooms atop upright stems with fine foliage. They are quite hardy once established and will multiply, providing years of enjoyment. Plant Asiatic Lily bulbs in average, well-drained soils – too much moisture can cause rot. They’ll perform best in full sun, and may benefit from afternoon shade to protect them from the most intense heat of the day; they prefer roots to be cool and shaded by other plants. Staking is rarely needed, thanks to their upright habit. The bright blooms attract pollinators and make excellent cut flowers. As flowers fade, remove them to avoid the formation of seedpods. Deer-resistant and rabbit resistant, they can be toxic to cats if ingested.

Planting & Care

Growing Lilies: True lilies (which don't include daylilies and others which are not in the genus Lilium) are easy to grow today, and more popular every season. Since they are upright and take practically no space at ground level, it's easy to plant lilies between other established perennials and shrubs. Most can also tolerate some shade, which adds versatility for the gardener. There are many lily groups, but to keep it simple, we will consider only a few of the main types that are important to gardeners. Each lily we ship includes complete instructions for planting. So don't hesitate. You can easily bring the spectacular beauty of lily flowers to any summer meadow or garden.

'Wild' Lilies or 'Species' Lilies These are the true wildflowers from the world over. They are the ones all the glamorous hybrids are descended from. We're fortunate to have some of these botanical treasures on our list of lilies this season.

Oriental Hybrid Lilies are the now famous, very fragrant ones with large, flattened flowers such as red Stargazer and white Casa Blanca. These are the ones now so popular in the floral trade, but are also very easy to grow. They bloom from mid-summer through early fall. Most have very large, outward-facing, fragrant flowers.

Asiatic Hybrid Lilies are today's largest group of garden lilies, quite easy to 'naturalize'. This growing group of lilies was begun by hybridizers in the US, and were first called 'Mid-Century Hybrids.' Compared to Orientals, the Asiatic Hybrid lilies bloom earlier (early to mid summer), the plants are shorter, the flowers a bit smaller, and most blooms are upward-facing and star-shaped. Some of the most famous Asiatic Hybrids are yellow 'Connecticut King,' and the famous red, 'Gran Paradiso.'

Tiger Lilies. This group is led by the famous old orange wild lily, which used to be called Lilium tigrinum. Botanists have changed that to Lilum lancifolium, but that doesn't stop most people (including us) from using the old name 'tigrinum.' From the original orange, the hybridizers have created new colors from white to pink. All have the large flowers, black spots, and tough perennial qualities of the original. (By the way, don't call any old spotted orange lily 'tiger lily'. This one is the real thing, and no lily common name is more mis-used.)

Trumpet Lilies Sometimes called 'Aurelian Hybrids' or other names, the large, tall trumpet lilies are all descended from The Regal Lily, a white wild species lily from China. All are incredibly fragrant, and wonderful for cutting. They grow tall, and often need staking, since a well-grown stalk can have over 15 huge flowers. 

Further Reading

Shipping

As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.  The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (802) 227-7200 or contact us by email or chat.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun
  • Half Sun / Half Shade

Bloom Time

Early to mid summer

Advantages

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Cut Flowers
  • Container Planting

Additional information

Mature Height

24-36" tall

Mature Spread

12" wide

Soil Type

  • Well-Drained Soil
  • Loamy Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Average

Planting Depth

6" deep

Planting Time

  • Spring / Summer

Plant Classification

Introduced Cultivar

Growing Zones

  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8

Additional Information

3 per sq ft or 8-12" apart

Poisonous or Toxic to Animals

Toxic to cats
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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 3 reviews.

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First to Bloom

"Planted lots of Lillie's and gladiolus all at the same time and this was the first one to bloom, about one month after planting!"

— Nicole (5/5)

Absolutely Gorgeous

"When this flower opened it was a jaw dropper. Photos don't do it justice. They grew quickly and easily. The contrast of colors make this lily unforgettable. They stood up well without any help from me. I can't wait to see them again in the spring!"

— The G. (5/5)

Beautiful!! I would definitely order again!

"I am so glad I ordered these, they started blooming yesterday and they are much nicer 'in person' versus the listing photo. I can't wait until next year after they have a chance to get established and grow. :)"

— TLA (5/5)

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