Coral County

Yes, Coral County Asiatic Lily bulbs should be considered toxic to pets, particularly cats. Coral County is a cultivar of Lilium, and true lilies can pose a serious poisoning risk to cats if they are eaten. The risk is not limited to the flowers: other parts of the plant, including the leaves and bulbs, should also be kept away from pets. Dogs are generally less severely affected by true lilies than cats, although eating plant material can still cause digestive upset. If you have cats that regularly explore your garden, it is safest to avoid planting Coral County Asiatic Lilies where they can reach them. Keep fallen plant material and cut flowers away from pets as well, and contact a veterinarian promptly if a pet has eaten any part of a lily.

Plant Coral County Asiatic Lily bulbs approximately 6 inches (15 cm) deep, measured from the base of the bulb to the soil surface. This depth provides the bulb with suitable protection while allowing the emerging stem to grow properly. Space the bulbs about 9–12 inches (23–30 cm) apart so that each plant has enough room for healthy growth and good air circulation. When planting, make a hole deep enough to accommodate the bulb without bending or damaging its roots. Place the bulb with the pointed end facing upward, then cover it with loose, well-drained soil. Water the area thoroughly after planting. Correct planting depth is important because bulbs planted too shallowly or too deeply may have difficulty establishing and flowering well.

Deadheading Coral County Asiatic Lilies can help keep the plant looking tidy and allows the plant to direct its energy toward the bulb rather than seed production. However, removing spent flowers does not necessarily cause an Asiatic lily to produce additional flowers during the same growing season. Coral County's flower buds are generally formed according to its natural growth cycle. Once an individual flower fades, carefully remove the spent bloom before it develops seed pods, but avoid cutting away the entire stem or its leaves. The foliage is important because it continues photosynthesizing after flowering and helps replenish the bulb for the following year's growth. Allow the leaves to remain on the plant until they naturally turn yellow and die back. This helps Coral County Asiatic Lily bulbs store energy for future blooms.