High Country Gardens
Forever Susan Asiatic Lily
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners wanting vibrant, pollinator-friendly summer color.
The 'Forever Susan' Asiatic Lily offers a stunning display of vivid burgundy, gold, and orange flowers, blooming from June to July. These easy-to-grow, low-maintenance lilies are perfect for bridging the gap between spring and summer blooms. They reach mature heights of 24-36 inches and are excellent as cut flowers, attracting beneficial pollinators to your garden. Suitable for container planting, these perennial lilies thrive in full sun to partial sun conditions and average, well-drained soil, making them a versatile addition to any garden.
$12.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
16
/ 3088
#16 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-45%
Below average
USDA Hardiness Zones
48
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Who it's for
- Floral designers wanting sturdy stems for indoor arrangements
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, vibrant color contrast
- Low-maintenance gardeners needing reliable, hardy perennials
Who should skip it
- Gardeners prioritizing fragrant blooms for their landscape
- Busy gardeners unable to monitor for pest infestations
- Cat owners needing pet-safe garden plants
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Striking tri-color palette creates an immediate focal point in any garden.
Maintenance Effort
Low-maintenance perennials that thrive with minimal intervention from the gardener.
Pollinator Attraction
Highly effective at drawing bees and butterflies into your outdoor space.
Versatility
Adapts perfectly to both traditional garden beds and compact container arrangements.
Cut Flower Quality
Sturdy stems and vibrant petals make these ideal for indoor arrangements.
Hardiness Range
Reliable performance across a broad spectrum of temperate climate zones.
Key Specs
USDA Hardiness Zones
4-8
Mature Height
24-36 inches
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Flower Type
Lily
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bloom Season
Early Summer, Late Summer
Planting Season
Spring, Summer
Flower Color
Orange, Mixed
Features
- Vivid burgundy, gold, and orange blooms
- Easy to grow and low maintenance
- Excellent for cut flower arrangements
- Attracts pollinators to the garden
- Suitable for container planting
- Bridges bloom season between spring and summer
- Perennial life cycle for year after year blooms
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the Forever Susan Asiatic Lily for its exceptional aesthetic design, specifically the dramatic deep maroon and orange coloring that provides a striking contrast in the garden. Reviewers frequently highlight the plant's robust quality and reliability. Bulbs arrive healthy and establish quickly, ensuring vigorous growth and dependable, long lasting blooms season after season. This lily is often described as a standout performer, delivering excellent visual impact and proving its worth as a reliable perennial investment.
Know before you buy
Yes, these lilies are well-suited for containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage holes and is deep enough to accommodate the 6-inch planting depth required for the bulbs.
For the best results, plant them in a location that receives full sun to partial sun. While they are adaptable, at least six hours of direct sunlight will help ensure the most vivid color display.
Yes, the 'Forever Susan' is a perennial, meaning it will come back year after year. As long as they are planted within their hardiness zones of 4-8, they will establish themselves and bloom annually.
You should space the bulbs approximately 12 inches apart, or about one bulb per square foot. This spacing allows for proper airflow and gives the plants enough room to reach their mature spread of 12-24 inches.
Absolutely. Their sturdy stems and striking burgundy, gold, and orange coloration make them excellent for indoor arrangements. For the longest vase life, cut the stems when the buds are just beginning to show color.
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