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‘Black Charm’ – Garden Asiatic Lily (Lilium Hybrid) Bulb – Deep Maroon-Black Blooms

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‘Black Charm’ – Garden Asiatic Lily (Lilium Hybrid) Bulb – Deep Maroon - Black Blooms - Oldboy&

Description

Add drama to your garden with the bold elegance of ‘Black Charm’ Asiatic lily. This vigorous variety features near-black, deep maroon blooms that stand tall in borders or containers. A low-maintenance stunner, it pairs beautifully with lighter florals for striking contrast and blooms reliably from spring into summer.


🌿 Features

  • Botanical name: Lilium (Asiatic Hybrid)

  • Colour: Deep maroon-black

  • Height: Up to 120 cm

  • Bloom time: October to December

  • Sunlight: Full sun to semi-shade

  • Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil (pH 5.5–6.5)

  • Water needs: Moderate

  • Fragrance: None

  • Pollen: Present

  • Supplied as: Bulb packed in peat

  • Frost tolerance: Not frost-hardy

  • Planting time: June to September

  • End use: Garden beds, cut flowers, large pots

  • Zones: 1, 2, 3


💜 Why You'll Love It

  • Striking, deep-toned flowers create rich garden contrast

  • Vigorous, upright growth with excellent performance

  • Beautiful in beds, borders, or large containers

  • Non-fragrant and easy to grow

  • Blooms during the warmer months when colour is most needed


🌱 Planting & Care Tips

  • Plant 10–15 cm deep and 20–40 cm apart in well-drained soil

  • Fertilise at planting and again after shoots appear

  • Keep moist through the growing season, especially before flowering

  • Mulch to keep roots cool and prevent drying out

  • Stake only in windy areas; ensure good air flow

  • After flowering, allow foliage to die back naturally before cutting

  • Can naturalise over time and form clumps


FAQs

Is it actually black?
Not pure black—its blooms are a deep maroon so rich they appear black.

Can it be grown in pots?
Yes, use large pots with well-drained bulb mix and water consistently.

Does it need staking?
Only if exposed to strong wind; its stems are naturally sturdy.

When should I plant it?
Plant June–September for blooms in spring to early summer.

Is it fragrant?
No, this variety is fragrance-free—perfect for scent-sensitive spaces.