Hybrid Lily 'Opening Night'

Lilium

How to grow Hybrid Lily 'Opening Night'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Leave stems after flowering as the bulb stores energy throughout the growing season. Stems may be cut back to the ground after frosts have caused them to die back.

Deer and rabbits are particularly fond of emerging shoots and flower buds. Protection should be taken to prevent damage.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Opening Night is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Opening Night from seed

Transplanting Opening Night

Bulbs should be planted at a depth 3 times the size of the bulb. Insure there is good drainage, as they are prone to rot if they become water-logged.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Opening Night is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Opening Night

Hybrid Lily Opening Night Etymology

LA lilies are a cross between the Longiflorum and asiatic divisions of liliums.