Lily 'Boogie Woogie' Lilium 'Boogie Woogie' (Viiia-b/b)

Water

The Lily 'Boogie Woogie' requires consistent moisture, especially during the growth and bloom period. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly once a week, providing about 1 to 1.5 gallons of water per plant. Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases, and instead water at the base of the plant to keep moisture off the leaves and flowers. During the hot summer months, you may need to water slightly more frequently, but always check the soil moisture first. Reduce watering in the fall as the plant goes dormant.

Light

The Lily 'Boogie Woogie' thrives best in full sun to partial shade conditions. The ideal spot for this plant is where it can receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. However, in extremely hot climates, providing afternoon shade can help protect the flowers from scorching.

Temperature

The Lily 'Boogie Woogie' prefers a temperate climate with temperatures ranging between 60 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit as the ideal growing condition. It can withstand minimum temperatures down to about 40 degrees Fahrenheit and maximum temperatures up to about 85 degrees Fahrenheit without adverse effects.

Pruning

Lily 'Boogie Woogie' benefits from deadheading, or the removal of spent flowers, to encourage more blooms and to prevent the plant from putting energy into seed production. Prune away any dead or yellowing leaves to maintain plant health and appearance. The best time for pruning is late summer or early fall, after blooming has finished.

Cleaning

As needed

Soil

The Asiatic Lily 'Boogie Woogie' thrives in well-draining, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5. A mix of loam, peat, and sand or perlite is ideal to ensure sufficient drainage and nutrient retention.

Repotting

Asiatic Lilies, including 'Boogie Woogie', are typically planted once and do not need frequent repotting; they can be left undisturbed for several years unless the clumps become overcrowded.

Humidity & Misting

The Asiatic Lily 'Boogie Woogie' prefers moderate humidity levels but is quite adaptable and does not require specific humidity conditions when grown outdoors.

Suitable locations

• Indoor

  Ensure bright light, well-draining soil, and cool indoor ambient temperatures.

• Outdoor

  Plant in well-draining soil, full sun to partial shade, ensure space for growth.

• Hardiness zone

  4-9 USDA

Life cycle

The life of Lilium 'Boogie Woogie', commonly known as the Oriental-Trumpet Lily, begins with bulb planting in autumn or early spring, when temperatures moderate. The bulbs then undergo a period of root development while dormant, which is crucial for the subsequent growth phase. During spring, shoots emerge from the bulb, and the plant enters a vegetative stage of leaf and stem growth. In mid-summer, the Oriental-Trumpet Lily transitions to the reproductive stage, producing fragrant, colorful flowers adorned with stripes or spots. After pollination and flowering, the plant sets seeds which mature by late summer or early fall. With the onset of colder weather, the aerial parts of the plant die back, and the bulb enters dormancy again, awaiting the next cycle.

Propogation

• Propogation time

  Spring-Early Summer

• The most popular method of propagating Lilium 'Boogie Woogie', which is a type of Oriental-Trumpet hybrid lily, is through bulb division. This type of propagation is typically done in the fall, after the foliage has died back and the plant has gone dormant. To propagate this way, carefully dig up the lily bulbs and gently separate the bulblets that have formed around the base of the mother bulb. Replant these bulblets immediately, placing them at a depth of about three times the height of the bulblet, which typically means around 4 to 6 inches (approximately 10 to 15 centimeters) deep, to help protect them over the winter and allow them to establish roots. Ensure that the soil is well-draining and that they are spaced adequately to allow for growth, usually 8 to 12 inches (about 20 to 30 centimeters) apart. With proper care, these bulblets will mature into blooming plants within a couple of seasons.