Asiatic Lily 'Grand Cru'

Lilium

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lilium (LIL-ee-um)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Bright Yellow
Sun Exposure
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Class
Trumpet
Bloom Time
(a) Up-facing
Bloom Color
Brushmarks
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Propagation Methods
Textured
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
By dividing the bulb's scales
Patent Information
Division
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
1 - Asiatic hybrids
Awards (if applicable)
3" to 6" (76 mm to 150 mm)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Blue-Green
Rootstock Vigor
Flowers are good for cutting
Disease Resistance
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Fruit Usage
Can be grown as an annual
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anchorage, Alaska

Kenai, Alaska

Broomfield, Colorado

Clifton, Colorado

Trenton, Florida

Divernon, Illinois

Virden, Illinois

Storm Lake, Iowa

Ewing, Kentucky

South China, Maine

Winchester, Massachusetts

Bay City, Michigan

Excelsior, Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Kearney, Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska

South Plainfield, New Jersey

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Coshocton, Ohio

Mercer, Pennsylvania

West Newton, Pennsylvania

Weyburn, Saskatchewan

Knoxville, Tennessee

Kalama, Washington

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

Hartford, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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M
Broomfield, CO | April 2011 | positive

Entering my second year from just 10 bulbs planted last year. So far this spring I have counted 17 stalks growing with more possibly on t...Read More

S
Excelsior, MN (Zone 4a) | March 2005 | positive

This has been a very vigerous multiplier for me in my zone 4 garden. I just love it's hot colors.

K
| November 2004 | positive

In my mind one of the very best asiatic lilies available.

Contrary to many of the images uploaded for this lily, Grand C...Read More

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| September 2003 | neutral

'Gran Cru' (Grand Cru) is a yellow lily with dark rust-red brushmarks.


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