Lilium Asiatic - Tiny Comfort

Lilium Asiatic - Tiny Comfort is a compact perennial lily featuring warm orange-red blooms that create a cozy, inviting atmosphere in summer gardens. This dwarf Asiatic lily variety combines bold color with a manageable size, making it perfect for container gardens, front borders, and small space landscaping. The upward-facing flowers provide weeks of vibrant color on sturdy stems that resist toppling, while its perennial nature ensures this low-maintenance beauty returns reliably year after year, even in harsh northern climates.

Key Features:

- Compact growth habit reaching only 12-16 inches tall, ideal for small gardens and container planting.

- Rich orange-red blooms create a warm, inviting focal point in summer garden displays.

- Upward-facing flowers showcase their color more effectively than pendant varieties.

- Excellent cold hardiness ensures reliable performance in northern gardens with proper care.

- Multiplies naturally over time, increasing flower display and garden value each year.

- Works beautifully in mixed perennial borders, rock gardens, and patio containers.

Plant Care Instructions

1. Light Requirements:

- Performs best in full sun locations with 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

- Can tolerate partial shade but may produce fewer blooms with less intense color.

- Morning sun with afternoon shade is acceptable in hotter climates.

2. Watering:

- Maintain consistent soil moisture during active growth and flowering periods.

- Water deeply once weekly, providing approximately 1 inch of water.

- Reduce watering gradually as foliage begins to yellow after flowering.

3. Soil Type:

- Thrives in well-draining, loamy soil enriched with organic matter.

- Add compost to improve soil structure and fertility before planting.

- Avoid wet, poorly draining soils that can cause bulb rot.

4. Temperature & Hardiness Zone:

- Hardy to Zone 3b with excellent cold tolerance.

- Withstands winter temperatures down to -35°F (-37°C) when established.

- Apply 2-3 inches of mulch in late fall to protect bulbs during harsh winters.

5. Fertilizer:

- Apply balanced bulb fertilizer (10-10-10) in early spring when shoots first emerge.

- Feed again after flowering with a phosphorus-rich fertilizer to support bulb development.

- Avoid high-nitrogen