 | 'Netty's Pride' - Asiatic Hybrid Lily BulbStock # 1117 - 'Netty's Pride' - Asiatic Lily Bulb Saying there is nothing else like it is an understatement. 'Netty's Pride' excelled in our garden trials only showing a tad of stress in the hottest of areas. Even at that, we recommend planting in light afternoon shade. Nearly black in the center, the color is actually a very intense purple. And yes, Dianna's pygmy goat "Nettie" likes them, especially with a flake of hay chaser! 3 Feet. June Flowering, No Fragrance. Photo inset is of the next generation "black" asiatic. First blooming on June 22 of 2009, this beauty is just a little darker overall, has a little less white in the petals with a fuller and rounder petal. Customers ask "where do the new lilies come from" or "how do you get new lilies" and this is an example. At least 2 generations and more than likely 4 generations until a full black - 6 to 10 years. It is a slow process requiring time, patience, and the keen eye of a master breeder. Seedling bred by Johan Mak. Bulb Size - Our standard for bulbs of this Asiatic Hybrid Lily Bulb cultivar ranges from Premium-size» (14/16 cm) to Exhibition-size» (over 20 cm). Click here for details. Save $5.00 on purchase of 6 Bulbs. | 
Wild Lilies Wild Lily bulbs making up the genus Lilium belong to the family Liliaceae comprising of approximately 200 genera made up of approximately 2,000 lily species. There are in the neighborhood of 110 to 120 Lilium species depending on whose classification you reference. For the full article, click Knowledge Base |
