{"product_id":"products-lilium-empoli-tree-lily-bulbs-44414-pk-7","title":"Lilium 'Empoli Tree Lily Bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLilium 'Empoli' transforms any garden into a magical retreat with its showstopping size and beauty. By its third year, this remarkable tree lily reaches an impressive height of 4 to 5 feet. Early to midsummer, it bursts into bloom with massive flowers featuring deep rosy red petals, a bright yellow star center, and eye-catching stamens. Supported by sturdy, leafy green stems, 'Empoli' brings storybook charm to garden beds and floral arrangements alike.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eThis resilient \u003ci\u003eLilium x asiaticum\u003c\/i\u003e species is a winter-hardy perennial (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/understanding-your-growing-zone-for-a-bountiful-garden\"\u003eZones 3-8\u003c\/a\u003e), making it a dependable addition to any garden. Its upright habit and vibrant blooms shine in group plantings, whether in beds, borders, containers, or patio pots. 'Empoli' is also a cutting garden must-have, producing abundant fragrant flowers perfect for bouquets. Remember to leave at least 2\/3 of the stem intact when harvesting to keep bulbs healthy for future blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e'Empoli' tree lilies thrive in full sun (6-8 hours) but adapt well to partial shade. Mulch heavily to protect their roots from heat and consider planting low-growing companions to provide additional shade at the base. These lilies perform best in nutrient-rich, well-drained \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/products\/luster-leaf-rapitest-soil-test-kit-09523\"\u003esoil\u003c\/a\u003e with consistent moisture but are hardy enough to tolerate average garden soils. Be careful not to let the soil dry out completely or become waterlogged. Deadhead spent blooms promptly, but wait for the foliage to turn yellow before cutting it back to ensure bulbs store energy for next year. Resistant to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/how-to-deter-deer-from-your-garden\"\u003edeer\u003c\/a\u003e and other critters, 'Empoli' is both low-maintenance and visually stunning.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003ePlant 'Empoli' tree lily bulbs in early spring, spacing them 8 to 12 inches apart and planting them 6 to 8 inches deep. With little care, 'Empoli' will bring towering blooms and vibrant color to your garden for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354665259067,"sku":"44414-PK-7","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_44414-PK-7_1.jpg?v=1753891910","url":"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/products\/products-lilium-empoli-tree-lily-bulbs-44414-pk-7","provider":"Park Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}