Lily - Novelty Lady Alice

Lily – Novelty Lady Alice

Graceful and eye-catching, Novelty Lady Alice Lily brings soft elegance and vibrant color to summer gardens. This beautiful variety produces large, slightly recurved blooms with creamy white petals that blend into warm apricot-orange centers and delicate golden tones. Light speckling near the throat adds extra charm, creating a refined and classic lily display.

Lady Alice lilies grow on tall, sturdy stems and produce multiple blooms per plant, creating a dramatic floral show in the garden. Their striking color combination and graceful form make them excellent for garden borders, mixed perennial beds, and cut flower arrangements. These beautiful blooms also attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, adding life and movement to the garden.

Plant Details

Plant Type: Flowering Bulb
Flower Color: Creamy white with apricot-orange centers and light speckling
Bloom Size: Large recurved blooms
Plant Height: 36–48 inches
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Uses: Garden beds, borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements

Growing Instructions for Zone 3b

Lilies are hardy bulbs that perform well in colder climates and can remain in the ground through winter in Zone 3b.

Planting Time
Plant bulbs in spring once the soil can be worked or in early fall before the ground freezes.

Location
Choose a location that receives full sun to partial sun with well-drained soil. Lilies prefer sunny tops with cooler roots, which can be achieved by mulching or planting among other low-growing plants.

Planting Depth

• Dig a hole about 6 inches deep.
• Place the bulb with the pointed end facing upward.
• Cover with soil and water thoroughly.

Spacing
Space bulbs 8–12 inches apart to allow proper airflow and room for mature growth.

Watering
Water regularly during the growing season to keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.

Fertilizing
Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring when shoots appear and again when buds begin forming.

Mulching
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to help retain moisture and protect bulbs during winter.

Winter Care in Zone 3b

• Lilies are winter hardy and can remain planted in the ground.
• Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering to help the bulb store energy for the following season.
• Add mulch in late fall for additional winter protection if desired.

With proper care, Novelty Lady Alice Lilies will return year after year, producing elegant two-tone blooms that bring beauty, height, and color to summer gardens and floral arrangements.