Aztec Lily

Aztec lily

Aztec lily, or Jacobean lily, is one of just three known species of the genus Sprekelia in the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae). Sprekelia formosissima is the one usually grown for its showy flowers – and even it is not very common, especially in colder climates.

Do Aztec lilies bloom all summer?

The Aztec Lily just needs well-draining soil to deliver flowers through summer. In an ideal location, it may even rebloom in fall. The flowers are gorgeous too; the petals are thin, curling ribbons of rich color. Native to rocky Mexican hillsides, Aztec Lily prefers warm arid climates.

Do Aztec lilies come back every year?

In our climate, with relatively mild winters, Aztec Lily bulbs can be planted in the ground and remain there year-round. In colder climates such as our local mountains, they must be lifted in the fall and stored in a dormant state until they are replanted in the spring.

Do Aztec lilies spread?

Hardiness	10 – 12 What's My Zone?
Exposure	Full Sun
Season of Interest	Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Late)
Height	6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm)
Spread	5" – 6" (12cm – 15cm)

Do Aztec lilies bloom more than once?

Bold red blooms and bright green strap-like foliage are highlights of the Aztec lily. With spectacular blooms, they make a lovely container plant. Spring blooming and may re-bloom.

How often do Aztec lilies bloom?

In perennial outdoor planting, blooming typically occurs in late spring to early summer and, depending on the cultivar, in the fall as well. Seasonal (new) plantings could be delayed several weeks longer. More than one flower scape may be produced annually from each bulb, but not in tandem.

Can lilies be left in the ground over winter?

Do lily bulbs need to be overwintered? If you live where no freezing occurs, you can leave the bulbs in the ground all year long. Gardeners in colder climates would do well to pull up the bulbs and save them indoors unless you treat the plants as annuals.

How do you deadhead Aztec lilies?

So how to deadhead a lily plant? Once a lily flower has faded, just break it off with your fingers or snip it off with a pair of shears to stop seed pod production. Make sure not to take off any leaves with the flower, however. The plant needs all its leaves to take in as much energy as possible.

Do lilies like full sun or shade?

Lilies should be planted where they can get full sun or at least half day sun. In hot climates they appreciate being shaded from afternoon heat.

What happens if you don't Deadhead lilies?

Deadheading lilies will encourage more flowers to form and prolong their display. It will also divert energy away from seed production, which can reduce flowering performance in subsequent years. If you're growing martagon lilies, don't deadhead these as these will gradually self-seed.

Do lily bulbs multiply?

Over time, most lily bulbs will multiply and the plants will grow into large clumps with many stems. Lily bulbs don't mind being crowded and it's rarely necessary to divide them.

Do oriental lilies multiply?

Grown from large bulbs, they're hardy down to U.S. Department of Agriculture zone 4, come in breathtaking colors and require virtually no care. To top it off, they're perennials so they'll come back year after year, and the bulbs will multiply over time.

Are Aztec lilies poisonous to dogs?

No amount of lily is safe for your dog or cat. It's even worse for these pets because all parts of lily including the stem, pollen grains, flower, and leaves are toxic.

Can lilies survive in pots?

Lilies grow well in containers, where they can be positioned for maximum effect in the garden. It's a great way to grow these stunning plants, especially if you can't grow them in your garden.

Do Asiatic lilies just bloom once?

Lilies do not bloom more than once per season, but you can remove the faded flowers so that the plants don't waste energy making seeds. After the lily blooms, you can also remove just the stem itself. However, do NOT remove leaves until they have died down and turned brown in fall.

Do ornamental lilies spread?

Asian lilies, Oriental Lilies, Tiger Lilies, and American hybrids all can be propagated in the garden. When cared for and left to themselves, lilies will quickly spread out and can fill a garden bed over the period of a few seasons.

How quickly do daylilies multiply?

If you're planting multiple specimens, you'll space them 1 to 4 feet apart, depending on your patience reserves; patient gardeners will find theirs filling out in 2-3 years and eating up that space, but folks who want to make an impression NOW will space their daylily plantings closer to 1 foot apart.

Do lilies regrow after cutting?

Lilies are like tulips and daffodils in that they need leaves to build up nutrients for the next season's flowers. Cutting of individual blossoms does no harm. If you cut any lily, do not take more than 1/2 to 2/3 of the stem (leaves) or they will not be able to rebuild themselves to bloom the following summer.

How long do potted lilies last?

How long does a potted Easter lily last? With proper care, potted commercial Easter lilies should continue to flower for one to two weeks after purchase. If you want to keep the plant alive longer, transplant the bulb in your garden 6 inches deep. Once established, it will rebloom every year.

How long does it take lily to rebloom?

Plant Type:	Perennial flowering bulb	Flower / Foliage Color:
Time to Maturity:	30-120 days after spring growth emerges	Attracts:
Spacing:	10-12 inches	Avoid Planting With:
Planting Depth:	4-6 inches	Companion Planting:
Height:	2-8 feet	Uses:

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