
Description
Bring understated elegance to your garden with the ‘Pearl Melanie’ Garden Asiatic Lily, featuring soft yellow-toned petals that glow in early summer light. This non-fragrant hybrid is ideal for creating serene planting schemes or adding a gentle pop of colour to containers and borders. Its compact size and reliable flowering make it a favourite for both beginner and seasoned gardeners.
🌿 Features (Grouped)
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Botanical name: Lilium (Asiatic Hybrid)
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Collection: Garden Asiatic
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Colour: Bright Yellow
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Height: 70–90 cm
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Bloom time: Spring to early summer
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Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
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Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil (pH 5.5–6.5)
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Water needs: Moderate
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Fragrance: None
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Pollen: Present
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Supplied as: Dormant bulb
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Frost tolerance: Not frost-hardy
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End use: Beds, borders, pots, cut flowers
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Planting time: June to September
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Zones: 1, 2, 3
🌸 Why You’ll Love It
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Delicate yellow colour softens any planting scheme
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Non-fragrant, clean, and perfect for mixed bouquets
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Compact height—ideal for urban or balcony gardening
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Easy to grow and low-fuss
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Great in mass plantings or containers
❓ FAQs
Is this variety scented?
No, ‘Pearl Melanie’ is a non-fragrant lily.
How tall does it get?
It reaches around 70–90 cm.
Can I grow it in a pot?
Yes, it’s well-suited to containers with good drainage.
Does it need staking?
Generally no, unless exposed to strong winds.