SUMMER SKY® LA HYBRID LILY

The Lilium LA Summer Sky® is a stunning and manageable LA Hybrid lily (Longiflorum x Asiatic cross) celebrated for its bright, cheerful coloration and compact growth habit, making it an excellent perennial for modern gardens and containers. Summer Sky® lily stands out with its large, open, and upward-facing trumpet-shaped blooms that feature a beautiful, clear pink tone, dramatically accented by a contrasting yellow throat or center. Typically reaching a mature height of 18 to 24 inches, it is part of a genetically dwarf series, meaning it offers a robust bloom display without the need for staking, and produces multiple flowers per sturdy stem in mid-summer. Summer Sky® lily is also noted for having a slight, pleasant fragrance and long-lasting, weather-resistant petals.

Summer Sky® thrives in full sun to partial afternoon shade to ensure strong, vibrant color production. The soil is critical: it must be rich in organic matter and extremely well-drained, as the bulb is prone to rot in soggy conditions, though it does appreciate consistent moisture during the active spring and summer growth. It is hardy in USDA Zones 3–9, tolerating a wide range of climates. After the summer bloom fades, deadhead the spent flowers, but allow the stem and green foliage to remain intact until they naturally yellow and die back.