1 London Heart Tango Asiatic Lily Bulb – Perennial Outdoor Flower

Overview

Introduce a touch of dramatic beauty to your landscape with the London Heart Tango Asiatic Lily bulb. This exquisite perennial flower bulb promises to transform your garden with its striking red and black blooms. Asiatic Lilies are celebrated for their vibrant colors, upward-facing flowers, and robust nature, making them a favorite among gardeners. Unlike some other lily varieties, Asiatic Lilies are generally easier to grow and adapt well to various garden conditions, offering a spectacular display year after year. Each perennial lily bulb is carefully selected to ensure vigorous growth and abundant flowering, bringing a sophisticated charm to your outdoor spaces. Plant these bulbs in groups for a truly breathtaking visual impact.

The ‘London Heart Tango’ variety is particularly prized for its unique bicolor petals, featuring deep red centers that bleed into black tips, creating a mesmerizing ‘tango’ effect. This beautiful flower thrives in sunny locations and is an excellent choice for borders, mass plantings, or container gardening. Enjoy the prolific blooms that emerge in late spring to early summer, adding a magnificent splash of color when many other flowers are just beginning to wake up.

Key Benefits

The London Heart Tango Asiatic Lily bulb offers numerous advantages for any garden enthusiast, combining aesthetic appeal with ease of care:

• Vibrant Bicolor Blooms: Produces stunning red and black flowers that create a bold and dramatic statement in any garden setting. The unique coloration ensures your garden stands out.
• Perennial Nature: As a perennial lily bulb, it returns year after year, offering consistent beauty with minimal effort, making it a sustainable choice for long-term garden planning.
• Easy to Grow: Known for its low maintenance requirements and adaptability, this lily is an excellent option for gardeners of all skill levels, including beginners.
• Versatile Landscaping: Perfect for garden beds, borders, rock gardens, or even planted in containers to brighten up patios and balconies. Its robust nature allows for flexible placement.
• Attracts Pollinators: The bright, open flowers are attractive to bees and other beneficial pollinators, contributing to a healthy garden ecosystem.
• Excellent Cut Flower: The elegant blooms make superb cut flowers, bringing the beauty and charm of your garden indoors to enhance any floral arrangement.
• Long Blooming Period: Enjoy weeks of continuous flowering during its peak season, providing extended visual interest and color.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Cultivating a thriving London Heart Tango Asiatic Lily bulb is straightforward, requiring attention to a few key factors to ensure abundant blooms. These lilies prefer a location that receives at least 6 hours of full sun per day. While they appreciate morning sun, some afternoon shade can be beneficial in hotter climates to prevent the blooms from fading too quickly. Good air circulation is also important to prevent fungal diseases. When planting, ensure the soil is well-draining. Asiatic Lilies do not tolerate soggy conditions, which can lead to bulb rot. Amend heavy clay soils with organic matter like compost or peat moss to improve drainage and aeration.

Plant the perennial lily bulb about 6 inches deep and 6-8 inches apart, with the pointed end facing upwards. Water thoroughly after planting. During the growing season, maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry spells, but avoid overwatering. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer designed for flowering bulbs. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage the plant to put energy into bulb development rather than seed production, but leave the foliage intact until it yellows and dies back naturally. This allows the bulb to store energy for the following season. These lilies are generally hardy in a wide range of USDA zones, making them a reliable choice for many gardeners. Proper care will ensure your easy to grow lily returns with spectacular results.

Size & Details

Each purchase includes 1 London Heart Tango Asiatic Lily bulb, ready for planting. These bulbs are of premium quality, ensuring strong growth and vibrant flowering. When mature, these Asiatic Lilies typically grow to a height of 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) and spread about 1 foot (30 cm) wide, forming attractive upright clumps. The sturdy stems hold numerous upward-facing flowers, showcasing their striking red and black coloration. These bulbs are shipped in dormant form, ideal for planting in fall or early spring, depending on your climate zone. Expect the first blooms in late spring to early summer, approximately 60-90 days after planting in optimal conditions. The foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season, adding texture to your garden even when not in bloom. This red and black lily is a fantastic addition to any garden desiring bold and resilient color.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does the London Heart Tango Asiatic Lily bulb get? A: This lily typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) with a spread of about 1 foot (30 cm) when mature. Its upright growth habit makes it suitable for various garden placements.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor lily flower? A: The London Heart Tango Asiatic Lily bulb is primarily an outdoor plant, thriving in garden beds, borders, and containers placed in sunny outdoor locations. While it can be forced indoors for temporary display, it is best suited for perennial outdoor growth.
• Q: How much sunlight does this lily need? A: For optimal growth and flowering, this lily requires at least 6 hours of full sun per day. In very hot climates, some afternoon shade can help prolong the bloom life.
• Q: Is this easy to grow lily suitable for beginners? A: Yes, Asiatic Lilies, including the ‘London Heart Tango’ variety, are known for their ease of cultivation and are an excellent choice for beginner gardeners due to their robust nature and minimal care requirements.
• Q: When is the best time to plant the perennial lily bulb? A: The best time to plant these bulbs is in the fall before the ground freezes, or in early spring after the last frost, allowing them to establish roots before the heat of summer.
• Q: What kind of soil does the red and black lily prefer? A: This lily thrives in well-draining soil. If your soil is heavy clay, it’s recommended to amend it with organic matter to improve drainage and prevent bulb rot.
• Q: Will this lily return every year? A: Yes, as a perennial, the London Heart Tango Asiatic Lily bulb is designed to return and bloom year after year, provided it’s planted in suitable conditions and receives proper care.
• Q: What condition will the bulb arrive in? A: The bulb will arrive in a dormant state, ready for planting. It will be firm and healthy, ensuring a strong start in your garden.
• Q: Does this lily attract pollinators? A: Yes, the vibrant and open flowers of the outdoor lily flower are attractive to various pollinators, including bees, contributing to the biodiversity of your garden.
• Q: Can I use the flowers as cut flowers? A: Absolutely! The stunning blooms of the London Heart Tango Asiatic Lily bulb make excellent and long-lasting cut flowers, perfect for bringing garden beauty indoors.