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Hardy perennial
Liliaceae
Perennials
Read ‘Summer Sun®’
Lily
Read ‘Summer Sun®’: 50 cm high and 45 cm spread, sun exposure. Yellow, red flowers in June-July. Zone 4; choose soil compatible with its moisture needs.
- Exposure
- Sun
- Life cycle
- Hardy perennial
- Hardiness
- Zone 4
Discover the plant
Common nameRead ‘Summer Sun®’
FamilyLiliaceae
GenusLily
CultivarSummer Sun®
TypeHardy perennial
Botanical nameLily
With Lilium ‘Summer Sun®’, the flower bed welcomes a plant with flowers in shades of yellow and red. Its distinctive details include fragrant flowers. The foliage features shades of green, to be highlighted among different textures. The usual flowering period is June-July. Its size of 50 cm by 45 cm reserves it a place in the middle of the flower bed and for group planting, without forgetting the space for its neighbors.
The success of Lily ‘Summer Sun®’ begins with its location: full sun, in suitable soil (drained garden soil, retaining moderate moisture during establishment). Support the rooting of Lily ‘Summer Sun®’ with deep watering, then check the moisture before watering again. Adjust the frequency to rain and heat; avoid small daily applications on already moist soil. A margin corresponding to its spread of 45 cm avoids having to move the clump in the first few seasons. The indicated hardiness level is zone 4, to be assessed according to your garden's conditions.
Over the seasons, Lily ‘Summer Sun®’ benefits from timely care: 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 associations, consider bellflowers, daylilies, and coneflowers in varieties with similar needs. By composing around its volume of 50 cm by 45 cm, you will preserve the visibility of its flowering (June-July) and circulation between plants. This plant is toxic to cats; choose a location out of their reach.
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Spacing / density
17.7 inches
Best planting time
Spring after the thaw or early autumn, allowing time for the roots to settle before the severe cold.
Growing method
Lilium 'Summer Sun': Spring after the thaw, or early fall, allowing the roots to establish before severe cold. Support the rooting of Lilium 'Summer Sun' with deep watering, then check the moisture level before watering again. Adjust the frequency based on rain and heat; avoid small daily waterings on already moist soil. Lilies recharge their bulbs through their leaves after flowering; avoid cutting green stems at ground level.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Soil pH
Sour; general indication of the botanical group
Care level
Routine maintenance
Watering
Once 'Summer Sun®' lily is established, water deeply, then check for moisture before watering again. Adjust the frequency according to rainfall and heat; avoid small daily waterings if the soil is already moist.
Soil type
Well-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
Read ‘Summer Sun®’: monitor for lily beetles on the leaves and buds, then remove the stalks only when they are dry. During its flowering period (June-July), also look out for damaged stalks and neighboring plants that might overshadow the clump.
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Recommended pot size
Stable container, with drainage holes, noticeably wider than the root ball; size to be adapted to the format sold and the adult development.
To try Lis ‘Summer Sun®’ in a container, choose a stable pot with drainage holes, suitable for the root ball and its future size (45 cm). Water should drain freely after each watering; check the root ball more often than you would for plants in the ground. Plan to protect the container in winter depending on your climate.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
20 inches (51 cm)
Width / spread
18 inches (45.5 cm)
Flower color
YELLOW
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Lapsed
Growth rate
Fast
Growth habit
Erected
Fragrance
Scented flowers
Bloom period
June-July
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Associations to consider for Lily 'Summer Sun®': campanulas, daylilies, echinaceas. Choose varieties that tolerate sun and comparable humidity; allow each clump its adult space.
Plants to avoid
Around ‘Summer Sun®’ lily, above all avoid neighbours that would cover its leaves or heavily compete with its rootball. Compatibility 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 ‘Summer Sun®’?
Expect sun and suitable soil (drained garden soil, retaining moderate moisture during establishment). The lily recharges its bulb using its leaves after flowering; avoid cutting green stems at ground level.
What's the best spot for Lis 'Summer Sun®'?
Expect a height of about 50 cm and a width of 45 cm at maturity. Approximately 45 cm between centers, to be adjusted according to the actual development of the clump. This size is suitable for use in the middle of a flower bed and for group plantings.
When does 'Summer Sun®' Lily bloom?
The period indicated is June-July. The flower palette is yellow, red. The exact date and duration depend on the climate, the season, and the plant's establishment.
How to water and care for Lily 'Summer Sun®'?
Accompany the establishment of Lily ‘Summer Sun®’ with deep waterings, then check the moisture before watering again. Adjust the frequency according to rain and heat; avoid small daily waterings on already moist soil. Monitor for lily beetles on leaves and buds, then remove stems only when they are dry.
Can 'Summer Sun®' lilies be grown in pots?
To try Lis ‘Summer Sun®’ in a container, choose a stable pot with drainage holes, suitable for the root ball and its future size (45 cm). Water should drain freely after each watering; check the root ball more often than you would for plants in the ground. Plan for container protection in winter depending on your climate.
Wildlife and pets
Life,around your plants.
Reported toxicity
Yes
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