Lily ‘Claude Shride’ is a striking Asiatic hybrid lily prized for its rich, deep red blooms and bold summer presence. The plant produces strong, upright stems adorned with narrow, lance-shaped green leaves, giving it a neat and structured profile in borders or mixed plantings. In early to mid-summer, multiple upward- to outward-facing flowers open along the stem, each with slightly recurved petals and a smooth, intense crimson color that creates a dramatic focal point in the garden. Its vivid coloration and reliable growth make it ideal for adding bold contrast to perennial beds or lily groupings.
- Size: Height: 75–100 cm (30–40 in). Spread: 30–40 cm (12–16 in)
- Flowering: Early to mid-summer
- Growth habit: Upright clumping perennial from bulbs
- Light: Full sun to light partial shade; blooms best with 6+ hours of sunlight.
- Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; avoid heavy, waterlogged soils.
- Water: Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist during active growth.
- Hardiness: Very hardy (Zones 3–8), suitable for prairie climates such as Regina, SK.
- Planting depth: Plant bulbs 10–15 cm (4–6 in) deep with spacing of 30–40 cm.
- Maintenance: Remove spent flowers; leave foliage to die back naturally to feed the bulb.
- Propagation: Divide bulbs every few years or propagate from bulbils if they appear.
- Support: Generally sturdy; staking may help in windy or exposed areas