Lilium Elodie - Lily

The 'Elodie' double Asian lily brings spring back in the heart of summer. This delightful pale pink variety has double flowers, widely open to the sky, in a pale pink tinged with cream and discreetly dotted with black towards the centre. They bloom on sturdy stems capable of holding up to 6 flowers at the same time. It is a reliable plant that blooms faithfully. It will bring charm and freshness to borders or large rock gardens. It is also a wonderful cut flower.

Lilium 'Elodie' is a bulbous plant from the Liliaceae family. It is a hybrid horticultural creation dating back to 2003, classified in the group of double-flowered oriental lilies. The vegetation emerges from the ground in spring and forms a narrow and vertical clump that will reach an average height of 85 cm (34in) when in bloom. The clump will spread indefinitely over time, as the bulbs produce bulblets through vegetative multiplication. The spectacular flowering takes place from June to August, earlier or later depending on the climate. Along the sturdy stems, several flowers appear grouped in umbels, standing upright. They have a fleshy and waxy texture. Their colour is a light and pure pink, sometimes washed with cream in the centre or along the edges. Towards the throat, the petals are sprinkled with a few almost black spots. The peculiarity of these flowers lies in their duplication; in the heart of the flower, there is a corolla formed by 6 smaller petals, divided into irregular lobes, surrounded by a rank of 6 larger outer petals. Another unusual fact is that the stamens produce no pollen. The stems are very sturdy and covered with alternate, medium green, narrow, and shiny leaves. The flowers are borne on almost black pedicels.

This lily prefers rich humus soil with good drainage. You can grow it with perennial plants or sparse and compact bushes such as caryopteris or dwarf roses, which will provide some shade at its base. These will help prevent the stems from bending in the wind. 'Elodie' pairs well with daylilies in harmonious tones, chamomiles, and catmints. The lily is ideal for borders and, of course, cut flowers.