Key Features

• Growth Habit:
  • Upright, bulb-forming perennial
  • Typically grows 36–48 inches tall and 12–18 inches wide
  • Strong stems produce multiple blooms per plant
• Bloom Color:
  • Brilliant orange petals with deep burgundy-red centers and dark speckling
• Fragrance:
  • Light to no noticeable fragrance
• Fruit Flavor:
  • Not grown for edible fruit production
• Culinary Uses:
  • No culinary uses
  • Not intended for consumption
• Medicinal & Traditional Uses:
  • Primarily cultivated as an ornamental garden plant
  • While some lily species have historical medicinal uses, ornamental hybrids like 'Fusion' are grown for their exceptional flowers
• Wildlife Attraction & Pest Resistance:
  • Attracts butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators
  • Generally rabbit resistant once established
  • Deer may browse young shoots and flower buds if unprotected
  • Good disease resistance when grown in well-drained soil with good air circulation
• Planting Zones: USDA Zones 3–8
• Sun Preferences:
  • Full sun to partial shade
  • Prefers full sun with cool, shaded roots
• Drought Tolerance:
  • Moderate once established
  • Performs best with evenly moist, well-drained soil
• When to Prune:
  • Remove spent flowers after blooming to prevent seed production.
  • Allow foliage and stems to remain until they naturally yellow in late summer or fall, allowing the bulb to store energy for next year's blooms.
  • Cut stems back to ground level after foliage has completely died back.

Planting Instructions (From Bulbs into the Ground)

1. Choose the Location

• Select a location with well-drained, fertile soil receiving at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.
• Avoid areas where water stands during winter.

2. Prepare the Soil

• Loosen soil 10–12 inches deep.
• Incorporate compost or aged organic matter to improve fertility and drainage.

3. Plant the Bulbs

• Dig holes approximately 6–8 inches deep (about three times the height of the bulb).
• Place bulbs with the pointed tip facing upward.
• Cover with soil and gently firm the planting area.

4. Water Thoroughly

• Water deeply after planting to settle the soil.
• Maintain evenly moist soil during active growth, avoiding waterlogged conditions.

5. Mulch

• Apply a 2-inch layer of mulch to help conserve moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds.

6. Spacing

• Space bulbs 12–18 inches apart to allow for mature growth and good air circulation.

7. Fertilizing

• Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering.

Overwintering Fusion Tiger Lily

In-Ground Plants

• Fully hardy throughout USDA Zones 3–8.
• Bulbs remain in the ground year-round and become more vigorous with age.
• Foliage naturally dies back after frost as the bulbs enter dormancy.

Winter Care Tips

• Apply a 2–4 inch layer of mulch after the ground freezes in colder climates to help regulate soil temperatures.
• Ensure excellent winter drainage to prevent bulb rot.
• Avoid disturbing bulbs unless dividing mature clumps every 4–5 years.

Spring Care

• Remove winter mulch gradually as new shoots emerge.
• Watch for emerging shoots in early spring and protect them from late frosts if necessary.

Container-Grown Bulbs

• Move containers to a sheltered, frost-free location in colder climates.
• Keep soil slightly moist during dormancy, never allowing bulbs to sit in soggy soil.
• Resume regular watering and fertilizing when new growth begins in spring.

Fusion Tiger Lily is a remarkable perennial that combines vivid orange and burgundy blooms with exceptional hardiness and dependable performance. Its striking flowers, sturdy stems, and long-lived nature make it an outstanding choice for perennial borders, cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, and cut flower arrangements, delivering brilliant color and elegance year after year.