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Hardy perennial
Liliaceae
Perennials
Read ‘Tiny Nugget’
Lily
Read ‘Tiny Nugget’: 35 cm tall and 30 cm spread, sun to partial shade. Yellow, brown, red flowers in June-July. Zone 3; choose soil compatible with its moisture needs.
- Exposure
- Sun to partial shade
- Life cycle
- Hardy perennial
- Hardiness
- Zone 3
Discover the plant
Common nameRead ‘Tiny Nugget’
FamilyLiliaceae
GenusLily
CultivarTiny Nugget
TypeHardy perennial
Botanical nameLily
With Lilium ‘Tiny Nugget’, the flowerbed welcomes a plant whose flowers display shades of yellow, brown, and red. The foliage features green nuances, to be highlighted among different textures. The usual flowering period is June-July. Its size of 35 cm by 30 cm reserves it a place in the middle of the flowerbed for group planting, without forgetting space for its neighbors.
The success of Lily ‘Tiny Nugget’ begins with its location: full sun to partial shade, in suitable soil (well-drained garden soil, maintaining moderate moisture during establishment). Support the rooting of Lily ‘Tiny Nugget’ with deep watering, then check the moisture before watering again. Adjust the frequency according to rain and heat; avoid small daily waterings on already moist soil. The spacing of approximately 30 cm between centers is a starting point, to be adjusted according to observed vigor. The indicated hardiness level is zone 3, to be evaluated according to your garden conditions.
To maintain interest in Lily ‘Tiny Nugget’ after flowering, monitor for lily beetles on leaves and buds, then remove stems only when they are dry. The lily recharges its bulb thanks to the leaves after flowering; avoid cutting green stems at ground level. For pairings, consider perennial geraniums, campanulas, and daylilies in varieties with similar needs. The flowering (June-July) and the spread of 30 cm will serve as benchmarks for distributing other plants around this plant. This plant is toxic to cats; choose a location out of their reach.
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Spacing / density
30 cm
Best planting time
Spring after the thaw or early autumn, allowing the roots to settle before the severe cold.
Growing method
Lily 'Tiny Nugget': Spring after the thaw or early autumn, allowing the roots time to establish before the cold weather sets in. Support the rooting of Lily 'Tiny Nugget' with deep watering, then check the moisture before watering again. Adjust the frequency according to rain and heat; avoid small daily applications on already moist soil. The lily recharges its bulb using its leaves after flowering; avoid cutting the green stems at ground level.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Soil pH
Acid; general botanical group indication
Care level
Routine maintenance
Watering
Support the rooting of Lily ‘Tiny Nugget’ with deep watering, then check the moisture level before watering again. Adjust the frequency according to rain and heat; avoid small daily waterings on already moist soil.
Soil type
Drained garden soil, retaining moderate moisture during installation
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Moisture
Moderate humidity; water according to the actual state of the root ball
Seasonal care
'Tiny Nugget': Check for lily beetles on leaves and buds, then remove the stems only when they are dry. During its flowering period (June-July), also look for damaged stems and neighboring plants that might obscure the clump.
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Recommended pot size
A stable, perforated container, significantly wider than the root ball; size to be adapted to the format sold and the adult development.
To try 'Tiny Nugget' Lilies in a pot, choose a stable container with drainage holes, suitable for the root ball and its future size (30 cm). Water should drain freely after each watering; check the soil more often than you would for plants in the ground. Plan to protect the container in winter according to your climate.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
14 inches (35.5 cm)
Width / spread
12 inches (30.5 cm)
Flower color
YELLOW
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Null and void
Growth rate
Fast
Growth habit
Erected
Fragrance
Not documented for this selection
Bloom period
June-July
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Associations to consider for Lis ‘Tiny Nugget’: perennial geraniums, campanulas, daylilies. Choose varieties that tolerate sun to partial shade and comparable moisture; allow each clump its adult space.
Plants to avoid
Around the 'Tiny Nugget' lily, especially avoid neighboring plants that would shade its leaves or strongly compete with its root ball. Compatibility in terms of light, water, and spread takes precedence over a list of so-called enemy plants.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
Where to plant Lily 'Tiny Nugget'?
Provide sun to partial shade and suitable soil (well-drained garden soil, retaining moderate moisture during establishment). The lily recharges its bulb through its leaves after flowering; avoid cutting green stems at ground level.
What space should be reserved for Lis 'Tiny Nugget'?
Expect it to reach about 35 cm in height and 30 cm in width at maturity. Space plants about 30 cm apart, center to center, adjusting based on actual clump development. This size is suitable for use in the middle of a flower bed and for group plantings.
When does 'Tiny Nugget' Lily bloom?
The indicated period is June-July. The flower palette is yellow, brown, red. The exact date and duration depend on the climate, season, and plant establishment.
How to water and care for Lily ‘Tiny Nugget’?
Help Lis 'Tiny Nugget' get established with deep waterings, then check soil moisture before rewatering. Adjust frequency to rainfall and heat; avoid small daily waterings if the soil is already moist. Monitor leaves and buds for scarlet lily beetles, and remove stems only when dry.
Can 'Tiny Nugget' lily be grown in a pot?
To try 'Tiny Nugget' Lilies in a pot, choose a stable container with drainage holes, suitable for the root ball and its future size (30 cm). Water should drain freely after each watering; check the soil more often than you would for plants in the ground. Plan to protect the container in winter according to your climate.
Wildlife and pets
Life,around your plants.
Reported toxicity
Yes
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