Queen of the Lilies

Oriental lily bulbs (Lilium) produce some the the most exotic and showy flowers in the plant kingdom, with casual observers often mistaking their flowers for huge orchids. They prefer slightly acid, well-drained soil; where temperature are consistently above 90 degrees F. during the summer, plant in dappled shade or where the hot afternoon sun will be blocked.
Lily Bulbs the size of your fist or smaller should have 5 to 6 inches of soil covering them. The old adage of "2-1/2 times the depth (of the bulb) is a great rule to follow for Orientals. If you have heavy soil, it would be better to plant a bit more shallow or use a raised bed for better drainage.
The header photo shown is in the hybridizing greenhouse and the colored ribbons are selections that will be planted out for further evaluation under field conditions. Oriental lilies come primarily in shades of pink, red, rose and white.
Lily Bulbs the size of your fist or smaller should have 5 to 6 inches of soil covering them. The old adage of "2-1/2 times the depth (of the bulb) is a great rule to follow for Orientals. If you have heavy soil, it would be better to plant a bit more shallow or use a raised bed for better drainage.
The header photo shown is in the hybridizing greenhouse and the colored ribbons are selections that will be planted out for further evaluation under field conditions. Oriental lilies come primarily in shades of pink, red, rose and white.


Orienpet Hybrids 3 to 4 feet. July / early August. Fragrant.
"Sorry, Sold Out for Spring 2022"


Package of 12 Bulbs. 3 to 4 Feet. Late July / Early August flowering. Spicy Scent.
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White, 4 to 5 Feet, Late July / Early August Flowering, Fragrant.
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PACKAGE OF 12. Sparkling White, 3 to 4 Feet, July Flowering, Fragrant.
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Species (Wild) Lily. 3 to 4 Feet, August/September flowering. Light Scent.
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Orienpet Hybrid Lily
Rich pink, 3 to 4 Feet, July Blooming, Fragrant
Rich pink, 3 to 4 Feet, July Blooming, Fragrant
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Oriental Hybrid Lily, Rich Pink w/ yellow, 3-4+ Feet. July Flowering.
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Oriental Hybrid Lily, Pinkish-red, 3 to 4 Feet, Late July / Early August Flowering, Fragrant.
"Sorry, Sold Out Spring 2022"

These lilies produce some the the most exotic and showy flowers in the plant kingdom. Indeed, casual observers will often mistake the blooms for huge orchids. Oriental lily bulbs prefer slightly acid, well-drained soil. Where temperature are consistently above 90 degrees F. during the summer, plant in dappled shade or where the hot afternoon sun will be blocked.