5 Anastasia Lily Bulbs – Huge White & Pink Oriental Lily Flowers

Overview

Introduce breathtaking beauty to your garden with our Anastasia Lily bulbs. These exquisite Oriental Lilies are renowned for their truly enormous, wide-open white flowers, beautifully accented with captivating rose-pink centers. The ‘Anastasia’ lily is a highly sought-after variety, celebrated for its dramatic visual appeal and delightful spicy fragrance. As a back-cross to the elegant white Oriental ‘Allegra’, it inherits desirable traits such as spur-tipped buds and gracefully recurved flowers. This late-blooming variety ensures your garden remains vibrant and fragrant through early to mid-August, extending your summer floral display. Each bulb promises a spectacular show, transforming your outdoor space into a fragrant haven.

The unique coloration of the Anastasia Lily bulbs intensifies with cooler weather, deepening the wash of pink in its centers for an even more dramatic effect. This robust lily can reach impressive heights of 4 to 6 feet, making it a magnificent focal point in borders or as a striking backdrop. Its long inflorescence is designed to carry secondary buds, further prolonging the blooming season and providing continuous enjoyment. A proven performer, ‘Anastasia’ is a First Place Popularity Poll winner, guaranteeing a rewarding gardening experience for both novice and experienced gardeners alike. Add these exceptional lily bulbs to your collection and enjoy their majestic presence year after year.

Key Benefits

Planting Anastasia Lily bulbs offers a multitude of benefits, bringing unparalleled beauty and fragrance to your garden. These lilies are not only visually stunning but also robust and rewarding to cultivate.

• Spectacular Blooms: Enjoy huge, show-stopping white flowers with vibrant rose-pink centers that create a dramatic visual impact in any garden setting.
• Delightful Fragrance: The ‘Anastasia’ lily emits a rich, spicy fragrance that will enchant your senses and fill your garden with a pleasant aroma, especially in the evenings.
• Extended Bloom Season: With its late blooming period (early to mid-August) and secondary buds, these lilies provide a prolonged display of color and beauty, extending the garden’s peak season.
• Impressive Height: Reaching 4 to 6 feet tall, these lilies create a magnificent vertical element in your landscape, perfect for back borders or as striking specimens.
• Hardy and Resilient: Suitable for USDA Zones 4-8, these bulbs are a reliable choice for a wide range of climates, offering resilience and consistent performance.
• Award-Winning Variety: As a First Place Popularity Poll winner, ‘Anastasia’ is a recognized and beloved variety, assuring you of its superior quality and appeal.
• Versatile Garden Use: Ideal for perennial beds, cutting gardens, or large containers, adding elegance and a touch of the exotic wherever they are planted.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Anastasia Lily bulbs is straightforward, ensuring a spectacular display of huge, fragrant flowers. These Oriental Lilies thrive with proper attention to their specific needs. For optimal growth, choose a location with full sun to partial shade, ideally receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. While they appreciate morning sun, some afternoon shade, especially in hotter climates, can help preserve the vibrancy of their blooms and prevent scorching. Good air circulation is also important to prevent fungal diseases, so avoid overly crowded planting areas.

Oriental Lily care involves well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. A slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0) is ideal. When planting the Anastasia Lily bulbs, dig a hole approximately 6 inches deep and 6 inches wide, placing the bulb with the pointed end facing upwards. Space bulbs about 8-12 inches apart to allow for mature growth. Water thoroughly after planting. During the growing season, keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release granular fertilizer, and again when buds begin to form. 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 naturally, as this replenishes the bulb for the following year’s blooms. Protecting the bulbs with mulch in winter can be beneficial in colder zones.

These pink center lily plants are generally robust, but watch out for common lily pests like lily beetles, which can be hand-picked or treated with appropriate organic pesticides. Good cultural practices, such as proper spacing and watering, will help prevent most diseases. Understanding the specific needs of your fragrant lily flowers will lead to a thriving garden filled with their magnificent blooms.

Size & Details

Our offering includes 5 Anastasia Lily bulbs, ready to grow into magnificent plants. Each bulb is carefully selected to ensure vigorous growth and abundant flowering. Once established, these Oriental Lilies typically reach an impressive height of 4 to 6 feet (approximately 120-180 cm), creating a stunning vertical accent in your garden. The spread can be around 1-2 feet (30-60 cm), forming an elegant clump over time. These lilies are hardy in USDA Zones 4 through 8, making them suitable for a wide range of climates across the US.

The ‘Anastasia’ lily is known for its spectacular, huge flowers that can measure 6-8 inches across. Expect these beautiful late blooming lilies to grace your garden from early to mid-August, extending your summer floral display. The bulbs are shipped dormant and ready for planting in spring or fall, depending on your climate zone. With proper care, these bulbs will naturalize and provide years of gorgeous, fragrant blooms.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How tall do these Anastasia Lily bulbs grow? A: The ‘Anastasia’ lily typically grows to an impressive height of 4 to 6 feet (120-180 cm) when mature, making it a prominent feature in the garden. Its stature allows it to stand out beautifully in mixed borders or as a standalone specimen.
• Q: What are the sunlight requirements for Anastasia Lily bulbs? A: These Oriental Lily care instructions recommend planting them in a location that receives full sun to partial shade. Aim for at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for the best blooming performance, with some afternoon shade beneficial in very hot climates.
• Q: When do these fragrant lily flowers bloom? A: The ‘Anastasia’ lily is a late-blooming variety, typically flowering from early to mid-August. Its prolonged bloom season is enhanced by secondary buds on its long inflorescence, ensuring a continuous display of beautiful, fragrant blooms.
• Q: Are these pink center lily plants easy to care for? A: Yes, with proper planting and basic care, these lilies are relatively easy to grow. Providing well-draining soil, adequate sunlight, and consistent moisture will help them thrive and produce spectacular blooms.
• Q: What USDA Hardiness Zones are suitable for these lilies? A: These Anastasia Lily bulbs are hardy in USDA Zones 4 through 8. This wide range means they are well-suited for many regions, able to withstand winter temperatures in colder areas and flourish in milder ones.
• Q: What kind of soil do these lilies prefer? A: They prefer rich, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0). Amending heavy clay soils with organic matter will improve drainage and create an ideal growing environment.
• Q: How many bulbs are included in this purchase? A: This product includes 5 Anastasia Lily bulbs, providing a generous start to creating a stunning lily display in your garden.
• Q: Will these lilies come back year after year? A: Yes, these are perennial bulbs. With proper care and suitable growing conditions within their hardiness zones, they will return and bloom beautifully each year, often increasing in number over time.
• Q: Can I grow these lilies in containers? A: Yes, these lilies can be grown in large containers, provided the containers are deep enough to accommodate their root system and have excellent drainage. Container-grown lilies may require more frequent watering and feeding.
• Q: What should I do with the foliage after flowering? A: Allow the foliage to remain on the plant after the flowers fade. It’s crucial for the leaves to photosynthesize and replenish the bulb’s energy for the following year’s blooms. Only cut back the foliage once it has naturally yellowed and died back.