tiny rocket asiatic lily care Lily Tiny Rocket

tiny rocket asiatic lily care Lily Tiny RocketLily Tiny Rocket is a compact Asiatic hybrid lily that packs bright, vibrant color into a small, garden friendly form. It produces short, sturdy stems with narrow, lance shaped green leaves, making it ideal for borders, rock gardens, or container planting. In early to mid summer, multiple upward facing blooms open along the stems, often in vivid red or scarlet shades with subtle markings, giving the plant a lively, energetic appearance. Its petite

Lily ‘Tiny Rocket’ is a compact Asiatic hybrid lily that packs bright, vibrant color into a small, garden-friendly form. It produces short, sturdy stems with narrow, lance-shaped green leaves, making it ideal for borders, rock gardens, or container planting. In early to mid-summer, multiple upward-facing blooms open along the stems, often in vivid red or scarlet shades with subtle markings, giving the plant a lively, energetic appearance. Its petite size and bold color make it perfect for adding eye-catching bursts of color without overwhelming smaller spaces.

• Size: Height: 30–45 cm (12–18 in). Spread: 20–30 cm (8–12 in)
• Flowering: Early to mid-summer
• Growth habit: Compact, upright clumping perennial from bulbs
• Light: Full sun to light partial shade; flowers best in full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; avoid heavy, soggy soils.
• Water: Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist during growth.
• Hardiness: Very hardy (Zones 3–8), suitable for Regina, SK prairie conditions.
• Planting depth: Plant bulbs 8–10 cm (3–4 in) deep, spacing 20–25 cm apart.
• Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers; allow foliage to die back naturally to feed the bulb.
• Propagation: Divide bulbs every few years if clumps become crowded.
• Support: Usually not required due to short, sturdy stems