Asiatic Lily 'Cancun'

Lilium

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lilium (LIL-ee-um)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 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)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Orange
Bright Yellow
Sun Exposure
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Class
Flat
Recurved
Bloom Time
(a) Up-facing
Bloom Color
Spotted
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing the bulb's scales
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Patent Information
Division
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bulbs
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)
6" to 12" (151 mm to 300 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
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Juneau, Alaska

Kenai, Alaska

Jacksonville, Florida

Chadwick, Illinois

Divernon, Illinois

Dayton, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

Beverly, Massachusetts

Bay City, Michigan

Excelsior, Minnesota

Lake George, Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota

South Plainfield, New Jersey

Apex, North Carolina

Glouster, Ohio

Weyburn, Saskatchewan

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Sumter, South Carolina

Salt Lake City, Utah

Kalama, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Medway, MA (Zone 6a) | May 2011 | positive

Extremely vigorous grower. It is much taller than I expected. The bulbs were labeled at 24" - 30", however several of my second year pl...Read More

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| June 2010 | positive

The earliest blooming lily in my Toronto garden ... multiplies fast!

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

I, too, have found it to be very vigorous within a short few years in my zone 4 garden. Very bright, hot color.

K
Waxhaw (Charlotte), NC (Zone 7b) | November 2004 | positive

Very hot colors; combination of orange/yellow and red.

The lily is an extremely prolific multiplier. It is not uncommon th...Read More

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