Perhaps meant as a tribute to one of the most successful First Ladies (although she spelled her name Dolley), this bright magenta flower has good substance and a mild fragrance, unusual for Asiatic Lilies.
Early-blooming Asiatic Hybrids are a colorful and vigorous group. Colors range from the softest pastels to fiery reds and oranges that practically ignite when the sun hits them. Blooms vary from simple open bowls to exquisitely recurved flowers so delicate you can't imagine how they can withstand weather. They do, however. They're as sturdy as young trees with stems that seldom reach above 3ft. Because of this, they never need staking. They quickly establish themselves in a sunny, well-drained site and put on a glorious show for years. Superb as cut flowers because of their straight stems and heavy bud count.
