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'Gambetta' - Orienpet Hybrid Lily Bulb

'Gambetta'  - Orienpet Hybrid Lily BulbClassification: Oriental-Trumpet Hybrid Lily Bulb (USDA Zones 5-9, colder climates w/winter mulch.)

Stock # 9109 - 'Gambetta' - Orienpet Lily Bulb

Just as Beppe Gambetta is one of the most gifted acoustic guitarists in the world, this Orienpet lily, 'Gambetta', is destined for world-wide fame as well. The first yellow without large red areas of coloration, 'Gambetta' has just a light lipstick streaking of soft red on the sepals that is most pronounced in cooler weather. The first of its kind, it has proven to be even more popular than 'Sweetheart OT' with visitors. Although not a "flatpicking, blue grass playing musical marvel", this fragrant Oriental-Trumpet Hybrid lily will receive rave reviews from your garden visitors. 3 to 4 Feet. Mid July Flowering.

Bulb Size - Our standard for bulbs of this Orienpet Hybrid Lily Bulb cultivar ranges from Premium-size (16/18 cm) to Exhibition-size (over 20 cm). Click here for details.


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Wild Lily bulbs making up the genus Lilium belong to the family Liliaceae comprising of approximately 200 genera made up of approximately 2,000 lily species. There are in the neighborhood of 110 to 120 Lilium species depending on whose classification you reference. For the full article, click Knowledge Base