Plant Name: Asiatic Lily – Pixie
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Technical name: Lillium ‘Pixie’
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Plant Family / Type: Liliaceae / Perennial Bulb
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Preferred location: Full Sun (promote vigorous growth) / Partial Sun
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Mature height: 12” – 16”
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Mature Width: 10” – 12”
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Growth Rate / Habit: Moderate / Upward-facing and No fragrant
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Flower / Foliage:
· Red flowers – 3rd week in June
· Bred originally for their compact habit
· Strong stems with 9-11 buds per stem
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Preferred soil:
· Fertile, moist and well-drained soils
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Pruning and Maintenance:
· Time – Fall
· Clip off the stems at ground level and cover with 4 to 6 inches of mulch for protection during the Winter
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Propagation:
· Divide pixie lily bulbs when the leaves turn yellow after the 2nd year of growth or every 2 -3 years
· Loosen the soil with a garden trowel, taking care not to puncture the bulbs. Clip the plant off, leaving 1 inch of stem attached to the bulb
· Separate the bulbs that have multiplied. Wipe off any soil and place the bulbs on a cool, dark shelf for three months before replanting
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Fertilize
· Fertilize with a slow-release phosphorous rich fertilizer in the early Spring and again when the blossoms begin to form
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Health Issue - Infestation
· Pixie lilies are susceptible to infestation by common insect pests like aphids and beetles
· Mix 2 teaspoons mild liquid dish soap and 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper with 1 gallon of cool water
· Spray your plants with the soap and cayenne solution once a week to discourage insect pests, if necessary
· Hand-picking the adult red beetles. Remove their larvae (red-orange and brown eggs) undersides the leaves
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