Lily Bulb - 'Chengdu' (OA)

A new variety that finished field trials this summer - 'Chengdu' is an Oriental-Asiatic (OA) lily that behaves like an Asiatic lily in growth and shape, but with the heavy petal substance of an Oriental. Individual petals are like big red strawberries, with little black speckles (just like the fruit), an easy-care nature and like Oriental lilies - raised "starfish" like papillae in the petal centers. No fragrance but the long-lasting qualities of the flowers mean a longer bloomtime and the "fuzzy" buds are a bit more protection against light hail damaging the flowers during late spring storms. 3 to 4 feet. Late June/July bloom.