Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Lilium asiaticum
Liliaceae · bulbs
Rosa 'Graham Thomas'
Rosaceae · flowers
Asiatic Lily (Zones 3-8)
David Austin Rose (Zones 5-10)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–8
| Feature | Asiatic Lily | David Austin Rose |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lilium asiaticum | Rosa 'Graham Thomas' |
| Family | Liliaceae | Rosaceae |
| Category | bulbs | flowers |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained | Rich, Well-drained |
| Height | 3' | 5' |
| Spread | 1' | 4' |
| Bloom Season | Early Summer | Spring-Fall |
| Bloom Color | Orange, Red, Yellow, Pink | Yellow |
| Growth Rate | Fast | Medium |
| Native Region | Asia | Hybrid (England) |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Asiatic Lily
David Austin Rose
Asiatic Lily
David Austin Rose
Choose Asiatic Lily if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 3–8.
Choose David Austin Rose if you don't mind medium maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 5–10.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 5–8. They share similar sun requirements (full sun), making them potential garden companions.
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