
Description
Add gentle sophistication to your garden with the 'Child in Time' AOA lilium bulb. This exquisite hybrid features soft pink, upward-facing blooms accented by deeper pink strokes and delicate freckles. As the flowers mature, the petals fade slightly, highlighting their inner contrasts for an ever-changing floral display. A lightly fragrant and elegant choice for garden beds, borders, and containers.
🌿 Features (Grouped)
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Botanical name: Lilium AOA hybrid
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Colour: Soft pink with deeper pink accents and freckles
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Height: Approximately 80–100 cm
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Bloom time: Early to mid-summer
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil: Fertile, well-drained (pH 6.0–6.5)
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Water needs: Moderate
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Fragrance: Lightly fragrant
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Pollen: Varies by variety
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Frost tolerance: Hardy in temperate zones
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Supplied as: Dormant bulb
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End use: Garden beds, borders, containers, cut arrangements
Why you’ll love it
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Unique colour-shifting blooms
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Light fragrance without overpowering scent
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Excellent for floral displays
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Easy to grow and maintain
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Beautiful addition to beds or pots
Planting & care tips
Plant bulbs 10–15 cm deep and 20–30 cm apart in well-drained soil. Select a location with good sun exposure or partial shade. Keep soil moist during growth. Use mulch for moisture retention and support with staking if necessary in windy conditions.
FAQs
Can I grow it in containers?
Yes, it's well-suited for pots with proper drainage.
Is it fragrant?
It has a light, pleasant fragrance—ideal for sensitive spaces.
When should I plant this bulb?
Plant in early spring once frost risk has passed.
Does it need frost protection?
It's frost-hardy in temperate climates but benefits from light mulching in cooler areas.